What's Included in the Free Tier
Everything you need to get started with sports betting data
100 Requests/Hour
Enough to test your integration and build proof-of-concept applications
All Sports Included
Access odds for NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer, tennis, and 50+ more sports
Multiple Bookmakers
Compare odds from top bookmakers in your selected regions
Live & Pre-Match Odds
Real-time live and pre-match odds including moneyline, spreads, and totals
JSON Format
Clean, well-documented JSON responses ready for any application
No Credit Card
Start immediately without any payment information required
Free vs Paid Plans
Understand the differences and upgrade when you're ready
Perfect For
Common use cases for the free tier
Testing & Development
Perfect for building and testing your odds comparison app, betting bot, or sports analytics project.
Learning & Education
Great for students and developers learning about sports data APIs and betting markets.
Proof of Concept
Validate your idea before committing to a paid plan. See real data in your application.
Personal Projects
Build tools for personal use like odds trackers, arbitrage finders, or notification systems.
Get Started in Minutes
Three steps to your first API call
Sign up for a free API key
Enter your email on the homepage and receive your API key instantly. No credit card required.
Make your first request
curl "https://api.odds-api.io/v3/events?apiKey=YOUR_KEY&sport=football"
Build something awesome
Use the JSON response in your app. Compare odds, build notifications, create visualizations - the possibilities are endless.
Free Tier FAQ
Is there a free sports betting odds API?
Yes! Odds-API.io offers a free tier with 500 requests per month. This is perfect for testing, development, and personal projects. No credit card required.
How long does the free tier last?
The free tier is available forever. Your 500 monthly requests reset at the start of each calendar month. There's no trial period or expiration date.
What happens if I exceed 500 requests?
Your API key will stop working until the next month. If you need more requests, upgrade to a paid plan for 5,000+ requests per hour.
Can I use the free tier for commercial purposes?
The free tier is intended for development and testing. For production applications with commercial use, please upgrade to a paid plan.