Just got the notification email. Recorded Future has restructured their API pricing, and the new tiers are a significant jump for mid-volume users.
The old "Professional" API plan was around $25k/year for 1 million lookups. The new "Corporate" tier now starts at $50k/year but only includes 500,000 API credits. That's effectively a 4x increase per lookup at that commitment level. The "Enterprise" tier is now the only path to higher volumes, pushing the entry point for serious automation much higher.
Has anyone else parsed the new rate card? A few immediate observations:
* They've moved from a pure "lookup" model to "credits," where different actions (enrichment, search, bulk) consume different amounts.
* The free tier is now more restrictive (1,000 credits/mo).
* The breakpoints seem designed to push teams toward the highest tier for any operational security workflow.
This changes the calculus for building internal tools. At these rates, we're now re-evaluating:
* Caching strategies to minimize redundant lookups.
* If we really need API access for all use cases, or if the platform UI for some analysts is sufficient.
* Open-source threat intel aggregators as a supplement to reduce volume.
Would be keen to see how other teams are adjusting. Has anyone managed to negotiate grandfathering or custom terms?