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Soft.xyz API

Programmatic access to developer tool comparison data. Pricing, metrics, DX scores, hidden costs — all via REST.

API is in private beta. Request access to get early access.

Endpoints

GET/api/v1/tools

All 212+ tools with metrics, pricing, tags

Example: https://soft.xyz/api/v1/tools?category=databases&limit=20&offset=0
GET/api/v1/pricing

Detailed pricing tiers for 120+ services

Example: https://soft.xyz/api/v1/pricing?limit=20&offset=0
GET/api/v1/dx-scores

Developer experience scores (CLI, docs, SDK, error messages)

Example: https://soft.xyz/api/v1/dx-scores?limit=20&offset=0
GET/api/v1/hidden-costs

Hidden fees, egress costs, seat traps for 90+ services

Example: https://soft.xyz/api/v1/hidden-costs?limit=20&offset=0

Authentication

Pass your API key in the x-api-key header:

curl https://soft.xyz/api/v1/tools \
  -H "x-api-key: your_api_key"

Without an API key, responses are limited to 5 results per request.

Response Format

{
  "data": [...],
  "total": 212,
  "limit": 20,
  "offset": 0
}

Pricing

Coming soon
Free
$0
  • + 5 results per request
  • + All endpoints
  • + 1,000 requests/day
  • + Attribution required
No sign-up needed
Pro
$49/mo
  • + Full data access
  • + All endpoints
  • + 50,000 requests/day
  • + No attribution needed
  • + Priority support
Get started
Enterprise
$199/mo
  • + Everything in Pro
  • + Bulk export (CSV/JSON)
  • + Custom endpoints
  • + Webhook notifications
  • + Dedicated support
Get started

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