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XFlux vs Official X API
Compare XFlux flat plans and account monitors to the official X/Twitter API — when to use each for reads, alerts, streaming, and write access.
Side-by-side
| Official X API | XFlux | |
|---|---|---|
| Access | Developer portal, app setup, tier approval varies | Instant signup — API key in under a minute |
| Pricing model | Pay-per-use and/or high monthly tiers | Flat monthly plans (API quota + monitors) |
| Starter cost (directional) | Basic/PPU historically $100+/mo class; Pro stream ~$5k/mo | Free: 1k calls + 1 monitor. Starter: $19/mo |
| Profiles / timelines / search | Yes | Yes — REST + MCP |
| Account monitors + webhooks | DIY polling or expensive streaming products | Built-in monitors; live HMAC webhooks on Starter+ |
| Filtered / realtime stream | Pro filtered stream often cited ~$5,000/mo | Account-level monitors as a practical alternative |
| Post / like / DM (write) | Yes (with credentials) | No — read & monitor focus |
| MCP for AI agents | Community wrappers using your X keys | Official package @xflux/xflux-mcp-server |
Choose Official X API when
- You need write access (post, like, DM) or user-delegated OAuth
- You require official enterprise firehose / filtered stream SLAs
- Compliance mandates first-party X developer contracts
Choose XFlux when
- You only need public reads plus alerts when specific accounts post
- You want flat pricing from Free/$19 instead of PPU surprises or $5k stream
- You want monitors, signed webhooks, Make.com, MCP, and Signals in one account
FAQ
- Is XFlux a drop-in replacement for the official X API?
- No. XFlux covers public reads, account monitors, webhooks, and MCP. Official X remains the path for write APIs and enterprise streaming.
- Are official prices fixed in this comparison?
- No — X packaging changes. Verify current rates on docs.x.com. XFlux prices are on /pricing.
- Do monitors consume REST quota?
- No. Scheduled monitor polling is separate from /api/v1 call quotas.
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Free reads + 1 monitor. Starter from $19/mo for signed webhooks.