I have created and launched multiple APIs on RapidAPI, yet even with a few paying clients, I haven’t earned any revenue from the platform. Can someone explain how their payment system works monthly or how revenue is calculated? Additionally, are there more effective alternatives to RapidAPI that I should consider?
It can be frustrating when expectations on revenue aren’t met, especially with platforms like RapidAPI. From experience, the earnings structure heavily depends on the subscription model you choose for your API, as well as the percentage cut taken by the platform. Each client’s usage and the plan they select plays a significant role in determining the payouts. As for alternatives, you might want to consider platforms like AWS Marketplace or Google Cloud Marketplace, where there might be a larger audience for your offerings. These alternatives sometimes offer better terms or larger exposure, but it depends on where your target users are. It’s important to tailor your API pricing and marketing strategies according to the uniqueness of each platform to maximize earnings.