Rate Limits
To ensure fairness and protect system stability, SearchMCP enforces rate limits at the team level. This means all API keys created under the same team share the same quota.
How rate limits are applied
Limits are enforced on the team ID, not individual API keys. A team can generate multiple API keys for different services or environments, but they all count against the same QPS allowance.
This ensures consistent usage tracking, simpler quota management, and fair distribution of resources.
Per-tier rate limits
| Tier | QPS limit |
|---|---|
| Starter | Up to 10 QPS |
| Standard | Up to 100 QPS |
| Scale | Up to 500 QPS (expandable) |
Rate limits are designed to protect our infrastructure, not to push upgrades. As we improve performance and scalability, limits will continue to get more generous.
Need higher limits?
If your application requires sustained throughput beyond your tier’s limits, please contact us. We offer custom arrangements for enterprise workloads, bulk imports, and burst handling.