What do API costs mean when evaluating SaaS integrations?

When SaaS tools charge for API access, this affects how much you pay for integrations and automation. Some vendors restrict API access to higher-tier plans, charge per API call, or limit sync frequency. Before choosing a tool, confirm whether the integrations you need are available on your target plan and whether there are API call limits that could affect your automations. Hidden API costs are a common budget surprise.