Hacker News API compared with the alternatives — pricing, data quality, coverage and agent-friendliness.
| PixHarvest | Alternative | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Live snapshot, no signup | Usually none or trial-limited |
| Pricing | $0.05 per change check | Monthly plans or per-request fees |
| Agent payment | x402 USDC on Base, 0% commission | Card / platform accounts only |
| Data source | Source-linked live data | Varies |
| One key | Five APIs under one key | One product per account |
You need live Hacker News mentions, per-call pricing, or your buyers are AI agents that can settle USDC autonomously.
Paid calls: $0.05 per change check, $0.50 per intel report, $0.03 per target in batch (up to 50), $5 landscape. Agents settle USDC on Base via x402 (0% commission); humans buy a key on /pricing.