> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docsv2.sportxapi.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Rate Limits & Plans

> Understanding rate limits, quotas, and scaling on SportXAPI.

SportXAPI enforces rate limits to maintain optimal quality of service and sub-100ms response times across our cricket data network.

## Plan Comparison

| Plan | Target Audience | Usage Allowance | Base URL |
| :- | :- | :- | :- |
| **Free / Demo** | Testing & Prototypes | 100 requests / month | `https://api.sportxapi.com` |
| **Starter / Pro** | Production apps, fantasy tools & dashboards | Monthly usage tracked automatically | `https://apiv2.sportxapi.com` |
| **Enterprise** | High-volume broadcasters & betting platforms | Custom limits, dedicated clusters & SLA | `https://apiv2.sportxapi.com` |

## Rate Limit Headers

Every response includes headers detailing your current quota status:

```http theme={null}
X-RateLimit-Limit: 1000
X-RateLimit-Remaining: 987
X-RateLimit-Reset: 1730000000
```

## Handling Quota Limits (HTTP 429)

When your application exceeds its rate limit or monthly allotment, the API responds with `429 Too Many Requests`:

```json theme={null}
{
  "error": "Quota limit exceeded for current billing cycle"
}
```

> [!TIP]
>
> If your application requires higher throughput, burst buffers, or an unmetered Enterprise pipeline, contact our sales engineering team via the [SportXAPI Dashboard](https://dashboard.sportxapi.com/).


This documentation is built and hosted on [Mintlify](https://mintlify.com), a developer documentation platform.