# Reddit Data API (https://www.socialcrawl.dev/platforms/reddit)

> Reddit data API: 7 endpoints for subreddit feeds, subreddit details, site-wide and in-subreddit search, threaded post comments, and video post transcripts. Most calls cost 1 credit; threaded comments are 5 and transcripts are 10. Start with 100 free credits, no credit card, and no OAuth app registration or rate-limited PRAW setup.

TL;DR: SocialCrawl's Reddit API exposes 7 endpoints, 1 to 10 credits per call, all returning one unified JSON schema with AI-enriched fields. Single x-api-key auth, 100 free credits on signup.

## Endpoints

| Endpoint | Method | Path | Credits | Description |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Subreddit | GET | `/v1/reddit/subreddit` | 1 | List Reddit subreddit posts |
| Subreddit Details | GET | `/v1/reddit/subreddit/details` | 1 | Get Reddit subreddit details |
| Search | GET | `/v1/reddit/search` | 1 | Search Reddit posts |
| Post Comments | GET | `/v1/reddit/post/comments` | 5 | List Reddit post comments |
| Subreddit Search | GET | `/v1/reddit/subreddit/search` | 1 | Search within a subreddit |
| Post Transcript | GET | `/v1/reddit/post/transcript` | 10 | Get a Reddit video post transcript |
| Omni Search | GET | `/v1/reddit/omni-search` | 1 | Reddit VoC sweep: one keyword → threads across all of Reddit with subreddit attribution and top comments inline. |

## Code example

```bash
curl "https://www.socialcrawl.dev/v1/reddit/subreddit?subreddit=technology" \
  -H "x-api-key: sc_YOUR_API_KEY"
```

Every response shares one JSON envelope: `{ success, platform, endpoint, data, credits_used, credits_remaining }`.

## SocialCrawl vs Official Reddit API

| Feature | SocialCrawl | Official Reddit API |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Authentication | One x-api-key header | OAuth 2.0 with client ID and secret |
| Setup / approval | Sign up and call immediately | Developer app registration; commercial use needs Reddit approval |
| Rate limits | Credit-based — pay per request | Tight per-client quotas; paid commercial tiers since 2023 |
| Response schema | Unified JSON shared across 44 platforms | Reddit 'thing' objects with kind prefixes you parse yourself |
| Pricing | 1 credit per request (5 for comment threads, 10 for video transcripts); 100 free credits | Free for low volume; 2023 commercial pricing broke most third-party apps |
| Data coverage | Subreddits, search, comments, transcripts — read-only public data | Full read/write including posting, voting, and mod tools |
| Maintenance | Schema stays stable when Reddit changes internals | You maintain OAuth token refresh and policy compliance |

## FAQ

### How do I scrape Reddit data with an API?

SocialCrawl provides 7 Reddit API endpoints, including subreddit posts, subreddit details, site-wide search, post comments, in-subreddit search, and video post transcripts. Send a GET request with x-api-key — no Reddit developer app, no OAuth, no PRAW setup required.

### What Reddit endpoints does SocialCrawl offer?

7 endpoints, including: list subreddit posts, fetch subreddit details (subscribers, rules, icon), search Reddit posts site-wide, list threaded post comments, search within a subreddit, pull the transcript of any Reddit video post, and run an AI omni-search across Reddit.

### How much does the Reddit API cost?

Most Reddit endpoints cost 1 credit on the standard tier. Threaded post comments cost 5 credits because that call auto-expands the entire comment tree, and video post transcripts cost 10 credits on the premium tier because transcription runs heavier work. New accounts get 100 free credits with no credit card required — enough to test every endpoint at least once.

### Do I need a Reddit developer app or OAuth token?

No. SocialCrawl works without a Reddit developer account, client ID, client secret, or OAuth refresh token. Pass your SocialCrawl x-api-key and the subreddit name or URL — the response comes back in a unified schema that matches every other platform.

### Is this an alternative to the official Reddit API?

Yes. After Reddit's 2023 pricing changes broke most third-party tooling, SocialCrawl gives you a flat-rate, PRAW-style alternative for reading public Reddit data. No rate-limit negotiation, no OAuth dance, and the same schema on every call.

### What is the best Reddit scraper API?

SocialCrawl is a practical pick for reading public Reddit data: 7 endpoints, including subreddit feeds, subreddit details, site-wide and in-subreddit search, threaded comments, and video transcripts. Most calls cost 1 credit, threaded comments cost 5, transcripts cost 10, and new accounts get 100 free credits — no OAuth app, client secret, or PRAW setup needed.

### Is there a Reddit data API for reading public posts?

Yes. SocialCrawl is a Reddit data API that reads public Reddit without a developer app. The official Reddit API is solid for account actions and moderation, but since the 2023 pricing changes its commercial tiers and OAuth quotas make bulk public reads painful. SocialCrawl instead returns subreddit feeds, subreddit details, site-wide and in-subreddit search, threaded comments, and video transcripts as unified JSON, most calls at 1 credit, with 100 free credits on signup.

## Pricing

- Standard endpoints: 1 credit per call
- Advanced endpoints: 5 credits per call
- Premium endpoints: 10 credits per call
- 100 free credits on signup, no credit card required. Cached responses cost 0 credits. Credit packs never expire.
- Full pricing: https://www.socialcrawl.dev/pricing

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