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Overview

AI Sonar implements rate limits to ensure fair usage and platform stability. Limits vary by account tier.

Rate Limit Tiers

Rate limits are subject to change. Contact for custom limits.

Rate Limit Response

When you exceed the rate limit, the API returns a 429 status code with a Retry-After header indicating how long to wait before retrying.

Rate Limit Exceeded

When you exceed the limit, you’ll receive a 429 response:
The response includes a Retry-After header:

Handling Rate Limits

Exponential Backoff

Implement exponential backoff for automatic retries:

Request Queuing

For high-volume applications, implement a request queue:

Batch Processing

For bulk operations, process in batches with delays:

Best Practices

Track rate limit headers to stay under limits proactively.
Cache responses for identical requests to reduce API calls.
Faster models (like gpt-5-mini) allow more throughput.
If you need higher limits, contact .

Upgrading Your Tier

To request a tier upgrade:
  1. Log in to your Dashboard
  2. Go to Settings → Account
  3. Contact support with your use case
Or email with:
  • Your account email
  • Expected request volume
  • Use case description