Tavily rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Tavily API rate limits and search credits. Monthly API calls, search credits - free and paid plans compared.
Tavily usage limits by plan
| Api Calls | 1000 calls/month | |
| Results | 5 results/query | |
| Depth | basic search depth | Basic search only |
| Rate Limit | 2 req/sec |
| Api Calls | Unlimited | $0.01 per call |
| Results | 10 results/query | |
| Depth | advanced search depth | Advanced deep research |
| Rate Limit | 20 req/sec |
| Api Calls | Unlimited | Included quota |
| Results | 10 results/query | |
| Depth | advanced search depth | |
| Rate Limit | 100 req/sec |
What happens when you hit Tavily's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Tavily limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Tavily uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Tavily's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Tavily limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Tavily message limit?
Tavily message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Tavily have a file upload limit?
Yes, Tavily enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Tavily limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Tavily limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Tavily's rate limit?
Tavily will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.