Frequently Asked Questions – CreatorDB API
What is CreatorDB API?
It is the API version of our flagship SaaS platform. You can easily access all the data you need in JSON format to integrate with an existing workflow or for data analysis.
Who is CreatorDB API for?
CreatorDB API is especially useful for companies and marketing teams that need to integrate data into their existing influencer marketing workflow.
Which platforms are covered by CreatorDB API?
Through the API, you can retrieve data from YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok.
What is CreatorDB API payment model?
CreatorDB API is pay-as-you-go, with monthly billing for the previous consumption period. It relies on a credit system by which each request costs a certain amount of credits.
There are setup fees or fixed fees?
No, no setup or fixed fees. CreatorDB operates on a pay-as-you-go model that makes you pay only for the calls you make.
Do you offer discounts?
We do offer a better price on credits prepurchases and long-term committed partnerships.
There is a trial version?
Yes, contact us to obtain an API key with 1000 credits to test CreatorDB potential.
Can I get free credits?
Yes, we can provide free credits in exchange for collaborating to develop a case study around your data usage and/or a public review of our product.
Are the data specific to any geography?
No, we provide data on creators from any country posting in any language. You can even filter the content by which language you prefer.
The metric I'm looking for is not available, would you implement it?
We try to accommodate our clients’ requests for new metrics and upgrades to provide them with all they need. Contact us to discuss how to make it happen.
The profiles I'm looking for are not in your database
Let us know which profiles you want to be added and we will include them in speedily.
How often are the data updated?
We update our data once every 24 hours. Upon request, we can provide more frequent updates.
How do you define your metrics?
We provide extensive documentation about our API, with detailed instructions and definitions for all the calls. Just head to creatordb.stoplight.io to access the complete documentation.
Do you have an agreement with Social Media platforms to collect data?
No, Social Media platforms heavily limit the data available through the official channels and how often they get updated. The Ninth Circuit Court ruling in the case HiQ Labs v. LinkedIn, 938 F.3d 985 (9th Cir. 2019) has established that scraping data from publically available websites is legal in the framework of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, allowing us to obtain better data without having to use the official channels.
Is scraping data legal?
The Ninth Circuit Court ruling in the case HiQ Labs v. LinkedIn, 938 F.3d 985 (9th Cir. 2019) has established that scraping data from publically available websites is legal in the framework of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act. Making CreatorDB perfectly able to operate and provide you with updated and accurate data.