Strava blames zero-code AI apps and scrapers as it tightens API access
Strava is tightening access to its API, requiring developers to pay a monthly subscription fee. The company cites an increase in AI scraping and policy violations as reasons for this change. This move follows similar actions by other platforms like Reddit, which also began charging for API access.
- ▪Developers must now pay $11.99 per month to access Strava's API.
- ▪Strava has reported a 448% increase in developer applications year-to-date.
- ▪The company has previously restricted third-party app data access and sued Garmin over patent issues.
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