Crunchbase API in 2026: Free Tier Gone — What Startup Data Hunters Do Now

Crunchbase API: The Free Tier Is Dead If you’re a developer who used Crunchbase’s free API tier for startup research, funding data, or market analysis — it’s gone. As of 2025, Crunchbase eliminated free API access entirely . The cheapest plan now starts at $49/month (Basic), with the full-featured API requiring the Pro plan at $99/month . For indie developers, researchers, and early-stage startups who need startup ecosystem data, this pricing change fundamentally changes the equation. Crunchbase