name: openFDA API Plans
description: openFDA offers free access with and without an API key. API keys are free to obtain and provide significantly higher rate limits for regular use.
url: https://open.fda.gov/apis/authentication/

plans:
  - name: Anonymous
    description: Access without an API key. Suitable for occasional exploratory use.
    rateLimits:
      - requests: 240
        period: minute
        unit: IP address
      - requests: 1000
        period: day
        unit: IP address
    price: 0
    pricingModel: free

  - name: API Key (Free)
    description: Free API key providing higher throughput for regular use in applications and research.
    rateLimits:
      - requests: 240
        period: minute
        unit: key
      - requests: 120000
        period: day
        unit: key
    price: 0
    pricingModel: free
    signupURL: https://open.fda.gov/apis/authentication/