Understanding Usage and Data Limits
Last updated August 29, 2024
Polygon.io's data plans come with specific usage limits, designed to ensure fair access to the API for all users. It's crucial to understand these limits and monitor your usage to avoid exceeding them and impacting your data experience.
Data Plan Limits
- API Calls: Each data plan has a defined number of API calls you can make within a specific time period. This could be measured in requests per second (RPS) or requests per minute (RPM).
- Data Volume: Some plans might have limits on the total volume of data you can download or access within a given month or billing cycle.
- Specific Endpoints: Certain API endpoints might have their own dedicated rate limits, so be sure to review the documentation for individual endpoints.
- Data Types: Your data plan might restrict access to certain data types, such as real-time data streams or extended historical data.
Monitoring Your Usage
- Account Dashboard: Your Polygon.io account dashboard typically provides a detailed overview of your current usage, including how many API calls you've made, data volumes downloaded, and potentially other metrics.
- API Call Tracking: Integrate usage tracking into your applications to monitor your API calls in real time.
- Usage Reports: Polygon.io might provide periodic usage reports or summaries, allowing you to analyze your trends and make adjustments as needed.
Managing Usage Limits
- Choose the Right Plan: Select a data plan that aligns with your expected usage and data requirements.
- Optimize Requests:
- Minimize Redundancy: Avoid making unnecessary requests for data you already have. Cache frequently accessed data.
- Batch Requests: Combine multiple requests for related data into a single batch request.
- Optimize Endpoint Selection: Choose endpoints that provide the specific data you need.
- Handle Errors: Implement error handling in your applications to handle rate limit violations and retry requests after appropriate delays.
- Contact Support: If you have questions about your data plan's limits or encounter issues with exceeding your limits, contact Polygon.io's support team.
By understanding and actively managing your usage and data limits, you can ensure a consistent and reliable experience with Polygon.io's API, maximizing its value for your financial applications.
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