ZenQuotes API

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Returns inspirational quotes from influential historical figures in JSON format, with optional quote images and author/keyword filtering.

The ZenQuotes API API uses api key authentication; has freemium pricing; offers a free tier (Free without API key; cached data, attribution required, limited requests per IP); rate limits: 5 requests per 30 second period on the free tier; API key or registered IP required for unlimited access. Verified 2026-07-12 with per-field source links.

Other Verified 2026-07-12 medium confidence

Base URL

https://zenquotes.io/api/

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Auth

api_key

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Free tier

Free without API key; cached data, attribution required, limited requests per IP

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Pricing model

freemium

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Pricing

Premium subscription for unlimited requests, fresh data, CORS headers, and advanced calls; price not documented

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Rate limits

5 requests per 30 second period on the free tier; API key or registered IP required for unlimited access

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OpenAPI spec

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MCP server

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