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Program fees, API credits, and variable API fees
At Intuit, we’re deeply committed to investing in our app ecosystem and empowering our developer community to create innovative and high-quality integrations for our shared customers. For over two decades, the Intuit Developer Platform has enabled thousands of apps to power millions of customer experiences—from invoicing and billing solutions to financial reporting and payment processing.
Today, we’re excited to share details about a significant transformation for our platform with the upcoming launch of the Intuit App Partner Program. This new partner program introduces an improved developer experience, enhanced support, access to new APIs, partner growth initiatives, and the implementation of platform service fees. The Intuit App Partner Program is slated to launch on July 28, 2025.
The Intuit App Partner Program
The Intuit App Partner Program is designed to accommodate partners of all sizes with different levels of engagement and benefits across multiple tiers. The new program will include four partner tiers: Builder, Silver, Gold, and Platinum. Each tier offers a unique set of benefits designed to provide the resources, support, and growth opportunities needed to thrive in our ecosystem. Whether you’re just starting to build on the Intuit platform or looking to grow your solution further, this program will have benefits to help you achieve your goals.
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Partner tiers
To ensure a smooth and natural progression on our platform, we’ve thoughtfully structured our tier requirements. To start, you will be automatically assigned to the Builder tier, allowing you to build and innovate without the worry of incurring any charges. However, the Builder tier has a capped number of API calls per month. Should you need more API calls or wish to start capitalizing on benefits like access to our Partner Resource Center, you can subscribe to the Silver tier by providing a valid payment method. Alternatively, partners may subscribe to the Gold and Platinum tiers, each offering additional benefits and having their own set of requirements. In the Gold tier, you can expect improved benefits to help grow your business, as well as an allocated partner team. Our highest tier, Platinum, unlocks even greater benefits such as premium support and early access to new features.
Partner tier requirements:
Below is a list of definitions for terms referenced in the table above.
- Compliance: An Intuit-approved app assessment questionnaire, acceptance to our updated Intuit Developer Terms of Service, and compliance with the Intuit App Partner Program.
- Payment method: Providing and maintaining a valid payment method on file. At launch, we will offer credit card and ACH options.
- App Marketplace listing: An active listing on our App Marketplace in at least one region (US, CA, UK, AU, or Global).
- Active connections: Defined as individual QuickBooks Online or Intuit Enterprise Suite companies that have an active subscription and a valid, non-expired OAuth token.
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Benefits and incentives
Partner benefits are structured across three areas:
- Build is centered around all things development, with tools, resources, and analytics to aid in your development journey. Whether it’s building an entirely new integration or enhancing your existing integration with new features.
- Engage outlines all the ways we’ll partner more deeply with you. This includes account management, technical consultation and support, and other ways to partner with Intuit.
- Grow is focused on helping you grow your customer base and expand your reach. This will include badging, access to our Partner Resource Center, and more.
Stay tuned for upcoming announcements, including the release of our program guide with a complete list of benefits per partner tier.
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API classification
API calls to our platform will be classified into one of two categories: Core and CorePlus. The combination of the endpoint called and HTTP method used determines whether an API call is classified as Core or CorePlus.
- Core API calls cover most data-in operations such as creating or updating invoices, bills, customers, vendors, etc. Core API calls are unmetered and uncharged.
- CorePlus API calls cover most data-out operations such as reading accounts, querying company information, and fetching reports. CorePlus API calls are metered, and charges may apply.
To see a full breakdown of API calls and their respective categories, see this article.
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Program fees, API credits, and variable API fees
With these two API categories in mind, our pricing model is based on a flat monthly program fee with uncapped Core API credits. This fee differs per partner tier and unlocks specific benefits, CorePlus API credits, and an API rate card based on the tier. Only the Builder tier is excluded from the flat program fee. While all tiers provide uncapped Core API credits, each tier carries a different amount of CorePlus API credits.
API credits are an included monthly allotment of API calls, segmented by category. For the Builder tier, these credits reset each month, providing you with a new allotment. For the Silver, Gold, and Platinum tiers, these credits will reset according to your billing cycle, as long as you remain actively subscribed to a given tier. This allows you to access up to $3,500 – $18,750* worth of included CorePlus usage each month.
*These figures are approximate and meant solely for general reference. They are computed on 75 million API credits charged at a nominal value of $0.25 per 1 thousand calls at the Platinum tier and 1 million API credits charged at a nominal value of $3.50 per 1 thousand calls at the Silver tier.
The Builder tier will include 500,000 CorePlus API credits per month. Any CorePlus calls made above the included monthly credit will be blocked. For partners looking to expand their usage, uncapped CorePlus API calls can be unlocked by subscribing to the Silver tier. The Silver tier provides 1 million CorePlus API credits. Any CorePlus calls made above the included monthly credit will be subject to variable API fees, which will be metered and charged according to the applicable rate card. This methodology also applies to both the Gold and Platinum tiers, with increasing levels of CorePlus API credits as well as improved API rate cards.
Refer to the following table for the program fee, API credits, and API rate card by tier:
** All amounts are in USD
A few additional points to note:
- Only successful API calls, specifically those returning a 2xx HTTP status code, will be metered.
- The payment method and relevant billings apply at the Workspace level.
- API calls and API credits are aggregated across all production apps in a given Workspace.
- The variable API fee operates on a tiered volume structure. API calls are charged at the given rate within the volume tier. API calls that go beyond one volume tier will be charged at the rate of the next volume tier.
To review examples of our platform service fees across different tiers and usage patterns, see this article.
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Access to new APIs
We recently launched the Inventory Adjustment API in QuickBooks Online Plus, Advanced, and Intuit Enterprise Suite. This API gives your app the ability to change the quantity of inventory items for various reasons, such as damage, stock write-offs, shrinkage, or expiration.
In addition, we’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of several new APIs, providing you with richer functionality and deeper integration options with QuickBooks Online and Intuit Enterprise Suite. At launch, these APIs won’t be metered or charged.
- Projects API — In QuickBooks Online Plus, Advanced, Accountant, and Intuit Enterprise Suite, our customers can create projects and track their profitability. We’re pleased to tell you that this same feature will be available via the Projects API.
- Custom Fields API — In QuickBooks Online Advanced and Intuit Enterprise Suite, our customers can create up to 12 custom fields that can be used across an array of different transactions. The complete list of custom fields will be available via the Custom Fields API.
- Sales Tax API — In QuickBooks Online, our customers can access the automated sales tax feature to automatically calculate the correct sales tax for invoices and other transactions. This same service will be available via the Sales Tax API.
- Payroll Compensation API — In QuickBooks Online Payroll, our customers can access multiple pay types such as salary, hourly, overtime, holiday, and more. This same feature will be available via the Payroll Compensation API to provide enhanced time tracking.
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Timelines
To facilitate a smooth transition, we anticipate rolling out several tools and features in phases toward the launch on July 28, 2025. We will continue to update you via email and the Intuit Developer Portal as these tools and features become available.
Releasing now through June 2025:
Company address: A new form to enter your company’s address with the ability to propagate the information across all relevant workspaces. Log into the Intuit Developer Portal today to enter your company address and take the first step in the transition to our new partner program.
API usage analytics: Your customized API usage chart will be available in your account on the Intuit Developer Portal. The chart will provide you with detailed insights into your API usage patterns, broken down by API category.
Updated Intuit Developer Terms of Service: The Intuit Developer Terms of Service will be updated, and a revised agreement with updated terms and conditions will be available soon. Acceptance of these revised terms is required for participation in the Intuit App Partner Program and continued access to the Intuit Developer Portal and Services.
Program guide: A comprehensive Intuit App Partner Program Guide will be provided, detailing key components, a complete list of benefits, and the requirements for participation in the program. This guide will serve as a roadmap to help you understand all aspects of the program as well as how to leverage the program for your growth and success.
Payment method configuration: A new billing interface will also be available in your account on the Intuit Developer Portal. This interface will allow you to configure payment options to avoid any possible disruptions to your app integration.
Releasing in July 2025:
Access to new APIs: The new APIs referenced above will be available for early access to our Gold and Platinum tier partners. Eligible partners will receive an email with additional details in July 2025.
API metering: For partners headquartered in the US, API metering will begin on July 28, 2025. The first flat program fee will be assessed on that day and prorated based on your billing cycle, which starts from the date you provide a payment method. Any variable API fees incurred for usage between July 28 – October 31, 2025 will be discounted at 100%. Starting November 1, 2025, variable API fees will begin to apply if usage exceeds the included credit amount. For non-US-based partners, API metering and billing of platform service fees will start later in the year after a 30-day advance notification.
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Support
We understand these are significant changes, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.
- FAQs: We have created an FAQ page to provide additional details about the Intuit App Partner Program.
- Webinar: On June 12, 2025 from 10 AM to 12 PM Pacific Time, we’re hosting our first webinar to provide an overview of these changes, relevant updates, and to address any questions you may have. Use this form to register for the webinar by June 6, 2025.
We’re excited about the opportunities the new Intuit App Partner Program will provide you and our shared customers. We’re also committed to ensuring a seamless transition and look forward to supporting your future success. In the coming months, we’ll provide you with regular updates and essential information about every aspect of the Intuit App Partner Program.
Please note that the Intuit Developer Services and the Intuit Developer Terms of Service are subject to updates, and we will inform you of any revisions. Additionally, program details, including tiers, benefits, and rates, are subject to change.