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# How much does the Telegram API cost?

You buy credit packs (or use the 100 free signup credits). The Telegram channel, posts list, and single-post operations document 1 credit per successful request. Check `meta.creditsCharged` on every response. There is no required monthly subscription for pay-as-you-go packs.

Source: [Telegram data API](https://www.socialfetch.dev/platforms/telegram)

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