Start free. Stay free. Or go paid if you need more.
Gravatar provides globally recognized avatars and rich profile data, making the web a more personal and connected space. We’re committed to offering a robust free service for everyone, and we have a paid option for those who need dedicated support.
Free
Free. Really.
For startups, Fortune 500s, open source projects, and everyone in between.
Paid
Starts at $100 per month.
For dedicated support, SLAs, and non-traditional use cases.
✓ All developer tools
✓ Attribution negotiable
✓ Dedicated support
✓ 99.95% SLA guarantee
✓ Integration assistance
Usage guidelines for the free plan
Build responsibly, grow freely!
To ensure a user-respecting ecosystem, the free use of Gravatar requires:
Fetch profiles and avatars for your active users only
Tell users you’re using Gravatar (with a link in your product or docs)
Even better, help users update their profiles easily:
- Add the Gravatar Quick Editor
- Link to gravatar.com/profile
- Use our mobile SDKs
- Enable hovercards
- Support oAuth connections
Frequently asked questions
What’s included in the paid plan?
We will tailor a plan to your expected usage and needs.
Everything in the free plan, plus:
- Increased & Custom Rate Limits: API request limits significantly beyond the free tier, tailored to your application’s demands.
- Service Level Agreement (SLA): Guaranteed 99.95% monthly uptime for API services, ensuring reliability for your critical applications.
- Private Slack Channel: Direct access to a dedicated Slack channel for priority communication and support from the Gravatar team.
- Early Access to New Features: Be among the first to try new Gravatar API features and enhancements through beta program participation.
- Integration Assistance: For larger clients, access to consultation and development services to help optimize your use of the Gravatar API and ensure best practices.
- Bulk Data Operations: Potential for enhanced capabilities for legitimate bulk data operations, subject to Gravatar’s terms of service and data privacy policies.
What if I only need higher rate limits than the free plan offers?
The default rate limits on the free plan are generous. If you need higher limits, you can apply for them at no extra charge by contacting us and explaining your needs. The paid plan is for those who require more support or have unique use cases.
How is an “authenticated request” defined for rate limiting?
Authenticated requests are those made using an API key, which provides access to richer data and higher default rate limits compared to unauthenticated requests.
Can I used Gravatar for commercial applications?
Yes, Gravatar can be used in commercial applications under both the Free and Pro plans, provided the usage guidelines are followed.
What languages can I use with Gravatar?
Short answer: All of them! If it can hit an API, it works with Gravatar.
We’ve built official SDKs for iOS, Android, JavaScript, and React to make your life easier. But honestly? Our REST API plays nice with everything — PHP, Python, Ruby, you name it.
The beauty of Gravatar is you might not even need an SDK. Want to show an avatar? It’s literally just an image URL.
Dive into our developer docs for tutorials, code samples, and our interactive API playground. Pick your language and let’s build something cool.
Still have questions? Get in touch!
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