But s3 retrievals cost money regardless of if you use the API or something else. You don't pay extra you use the browser vs uploading through their UI (not that anyone uses their UI).
Charging users to use an API when you don't charge them to use the website is _pretty bad_. If it's B2B, they might just suck it up and pay. But if it's B2C, don't be surprised if someone makes an "unofficial API" that's free.
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But s3 retrievals cost money regardless of if you use the API or something else. You don't pay extra you use the browser vs uploading through their UI (not that anyone uses their UI).
Charging users to use an API when you don't charge them to use the website is _pretty bad_. If it's B2B, they might just suck it up and pay. But if it's B2C, don't be surprised if someone makes an "unofficial API" that's free.