Pillar C — Comparisons
Published 2026-08-10 · Updated 2026-08-10 · By Avinash Chandan, Founder, Navamsha
Best Vedic Astrology API in 2026: Navamsha vs Prokerala vs AstrologyAPI vs RoxyAPI vs VedAstro
Choosing a Vedic astrology API means weighing free-tier size, pricing transparency, endpoint depth, and — increasingly — whether it plugs into an AI agent over MCP. This guide pulls pricing straight from each provider's live pages, dated at time of writing, so you can sanity-check the trade-offs before committing.
Why Navamsha wins
Navamsha's 10,000 calls/month free tier is the largest permanent free tier in this table, and the same calculation engine already runs Astro Vedica — a live consumer product, not demo traffic.
Quick comparison — Vedic astrology APIs (2026)
| Provider | Free tier | Entry paid plan | Card required? | Hosted MCP | Core focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navamsha (us) | 10,000 calls/month, permanent | Growth ₹999/mo (~$12) — 100,000 calls | No | Yes — agent.navamsha.in/mcp | Vedic Kundali, Panchang, Dasha, matchmaking, Western, numerology |
| Prokerala | 5,000 credits/month, permanent | Ruby ₹999/mo (~$12) — 100,000 credits | No | Not published | Vedic-led, broad horoscope content, long operating history |
| AstrologyAPI.com | 150 credits, one-time sandbox signup | ₹1,500/mo (~$18) — Indian Astrology suite | No | Yes — dedicated MCP product page | 300+ endpoints, Vedic + Western + horoscope feeds |
| RoxyAPI | No API-key free tier (no-signup demo tools only) | Starter ₹2,999/mo (~$36) — 25,000 requests, all 12 domains | Yes | Yes — Remote MCP per domain | Flat per-request pricing across astrology, tarot, numerology |
| VedAstro | $0/mo, 5 requests/minute | $1/mo — unlimited (soft caps apply) | Not specified | Yes — public Vedic MCP server | Open-source-adjacent library, aggressive pricing |
| Vedika.io | Mock-data sandbox only — no live free calls | Starter $12/mo — wallet credit, endpoint-weighted | Not specified | Yes — /mcp plus built-in AI chat layer | 700+ operations (vendor-stated), AI chatbot layer |
| FreeAstroAPI | 80 requests/day, permanent | $8/mo — 50,000 requests/month | No | Yes — MCP included across tiers | Developer-first, closest positioning to Navamsha |
How Navamsha compares, category by category
Free tier depth
At 10,000 calls/month, Navamsha's free tier is larger than every permanent free tier in this table — roughly 2x Prokerala's 5,000 credits, and well ahead of FreeAstroAPI's 80/day (~2,400/month) or VedAstro's rate-limited 5 requests/minute. Vedika doesn't offer a live free tier at all — its free option is a mock-data sandbox, and RoxyAPI's core API has no free-tier key at all outside its no-signup demo tools.
Pricing transparency
Credit-wallet pricing (Prokerala, RoxyAPI, AstrologyAPI, Vedika) means your real monthly bill depends on which endpoints you call most. Navamsha and VedAstro use flat call-based pricing instead, which is easier to forecast during early development.
AI agent / MCP support
MCP is no longer a novelty in this category — most providers in this table now ship one. Navamsha's hosted MCP at agent.navamsha.in/mcp works with Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor out of the box, using the same calculation engine as the REST API — not simulated chart data. Prokerala is the one provider here with no published MCP server.
Production proof
Most astrology APIs ask you to trust their accuracy claims. Navamsha's calculation engine powers Astro Vedica, a live consumer platform generating real Kundlis in production — not demo traffic. Few providers in this table show a named, publicly visible product built on their own API.
Which API should you actually choose?
- Choose Navamsha if you want the largest permanent free tier, need MCP support for an AI agent project, or want an engine already proven in a production consumer app.
- Choose Prokerala if you need the deepest bench of horoscope/content endpoints and want a provider with a long operating history.
- Choose AstrologyAPI.com if you need Western astrology and horoscope feeds alongside Vedic, and don't mind credit-wallet billing.
- Choose RoxyAPI if you want flat, predictable per-request pricing across many domains (astrology, tarot, numerology) beyond just Vedic — and don't need a free API-key tier.
- Choose VedAstro if you're prototyping and want the cheapest unlimited tier ($1/mo) and don't need enterprise support.
- Choose Vedika if you specifically want a built-in AI chatbot query layer bundled with the API itself.
- Choose FreeAstroAPI if you want a smaller, simpler free tier and the lowest entry price in this table.
FAQ
Is there a free vedic astrology API in 2026?
Yes — among the providers compared here, Navamsha advertises the largest permanent free tier (10,000 calls/month). Prokerala offers ~5,000 credits/month, FreeAstroAPI ~80/day, VedAstro rate-limited free access, and Vedika/RoxyAPI have no live free API-key tier. This is an astrology API free comparison — verify current terms on each vendor site.
Is this comparison paid or sponsored?
No. We're a competitor in this space, citing publicly available pricing pages, dated at time of writing. We have a direct interest in looking good here — verify anything important on the provider's own site before deciding.
How often is this updated?
Reviewed quarterly, or whenever we notice a competitor's pricing change. Last verified August 2026.
What are Navamsha's paid tiers?
Free (₹0, 10,000 calls/month), Growth (₹999/mo, 100,000 calls/month), and Scale (custom pricing, unlimited). Full breakdown at /pricing.
Can I use Navamsha's MCP server without an API key?
No — MCP requests use the same free-tier API key and 10,000/month limit as REST.