Why am I rate limited?
You've hit your tier's daily run cap or per-minute API rate. Wait for reset or upgrade. The error message tells you which limit + when it resets.
Last updated: 2026-05-04
What rate limits exist
| Limit | Free | Pro | Business | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily tool runs (web app) | 5 | 500 (fair-use) | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| API requests/minute | — | 60 | 300 | 1,000 |
| Concurrent API requests | — | 5 | 25 | 100 |
| Workflow runs/hour | 1 | 50 | 200 | 1,000 |
| Agent runs/month | — | 50 | 200 | 1,000 |
Diagnosing your rate-limit error
The error message includes:
- Which limit was hit ("daily run cap", "per-minute API", etc.).
- Reset time (e.g. "resets in 2h 13min" or "resets at midnight UTC").
- A direct upgrade link if applicable.
Common causes
- Free tier daily cap of 5. Most common. Either wait until midnight UTC or upgrade to Starter ($9 → 50/day).
- Burst API calls. Sustaining >60/min on Pro hits the per-minute limit. Add backoff/retry logic in your client.
- Concurrent calls. Running 10 parallel workers on Pro tier (max 5 concurrent) — half your requests queue.
- Daily fair-use cap on Pro. 500/day. If you genuinely need more, contact sales (we usually grant case-by-case).
- Account flagged for abuse. If we detect automation that violates ToS, your limit drops to 0. Check email for explanation.
Fix actions
- Wait for reset (always shown in error message).
- Upgrade tier — generous one-click upgrade flow at /pricing/.
- Optimize: cache responses, batch where possible, use webhooks instead of polling.
- Contact support if you think the limit is wrong (e.g. "I'm Pro but it says I'm rate-limited at the Free cap").
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