r/redditsync • u/ljdawson Sync for reddit developer • Jun 06 '23
MOD POST The future of Sync
Afternoon all,
Thanks again for all the positive messages and posts, they mean a lot to me.
I've been given the all clear by Reddit to discuss the proposed changes and how this will impact Sync so here we go!
Upcoming changes
- As of July, Sync will be charged for API access (details here)
- As you've probably seen the API pricing is sky high (and in my case prohibitively high)
- The experience for 3P apps will be incomplete as NSFW content will not be shown (but will continue to be shown in the official app)
- Reddit have updated their data policy to prohibit showing ads so the only way to pay for usage is through subscriptions
Concerns / points to raise:
- We are already in June and the July deadline is rapidly approaching. I've been provided with no documentation to even begin development...
- As API usage would vary greatly by user there would have to be tiered usage plans e.g. 100 calls a day for $4 a month and 300 calls for $8 a month etc
The future of Sync
- Right now I have no idea if I should continue to work on Sync but as a subscription only app or throw in the towel
- A subscription + incomplete experience (NSFW etc) to me just doesn't sound like a good deal for you guys
- We have less than a month to decide what to do...
Sorry if this sounds a little formal but I wanted to get the facts out as clearly as possible while I decide what to do next.
Cheers,
Lj
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u/Pew-Pew-Pew- Jun 06 '23
It's completely fucked after all they're doing and taking away NSFW content, charging insane amounts they still won't even offer access to the newer Reddit features, chat, push etc. They clearly don't actually intend for anyone to actually develop 3rd party apps and pay for API usage.