* Licensing fees apply when ads or revenue are present. Not all Bibles are available for all uses. Refer to FAQ and API.Bible Terms of Service for more details.
Does your app or site have ads, upsells, or generate revenue?
Many open-access Bible versions come ready for revenue generating use with your API.Bible plan at no extra cost. Other popular copyrighted Bible translations can be licensed individually for commercial use, starting at $10/mon per translation. To view translations requiring a commercial license, visit our Bibles page.
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Have questions?
Why is a paid license required to use some Bible versions if my app has ads, fees or generates revenue?
As the oldest Bible transcripts are written in Hebrew and Greek, to be accessible to readers around the world, the Bible must be translated into other languages. Many of these Bible translations are protected by copyright, because they represent the dedicated work of scholars, translators, and experts. Licensing fees of copyrighted materials may help recover prior costs associated with producing high-quality translations, support ongoing translation efforts in languages that do not yet have a full or quality translation of the Bible, and/or may support various organizational initiatives such as Bible distribution and engagement.
What is considered commercial use?
Commercial use includes any use of API.Bible, it’s service, or content, as part of a product or service that is monetized, including but not limited to website advertising, licensing fees, in-app promotions, sponsorships, freemium models, and/or paid access to your application, website or other digital property. Anything that generates revenue is considered commercial.
What is overage protection, and how do I purchase additional API calls?
Overage protection is a feature that helps prevent unexpected charges by limiting the number of API calls you can make beyond your monthly subscription. By default, your overage limit is set to zero, which means you won’t be billed for any calls exceeding your monthly allowance. If you need more API calls, you have the option to adjust your overage limit according to your needs. For example, Overage fees may be $1 per 1,000 additional API calls, and are charged in 1,000-call increments
What is my API subscription plan payment used for?
Revenue from paid subscription plans helps cover the operational costs of running API.Bible. This includes expenses for cloud computing, as well as the ongoing development, maintenance, and improvement of the platform. Your payment also supports the team of experts and technological resources that ensure the service remains reliable and beneficial to its users.
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