For startups
Shariah compliance API, discounted for startups
Shariah screening data is the expensive part of building for Muslim investors. If you're early, it shouldn't be the reason you don't start.
Free to apply · No card required · Reviewed by a human
Startup offer
Up to
$5M
valuation
For pre-seed & seed startups
Same production endpoints and screening quality — discounted for early-stage teams.
The plans
What each tier includes
Every business plan is open to the programme. You don't pick one when you apply — the tier, the discount, the limits and the term are all agreed with you after we read your application.
Standard
Enough throughput to launch a product and grow into it.
- 1,000 API calls / minute
- 100 GB data / month
- Shariah Full Report
- Connect your AI via MCP
- US stocks coverage
Discounted for early-stage teams
ApplyUltimate
Most PopularFor startups already serving real users at volume.
- 3,000 API calls / minute
- 300 GB data / month
- Priority support
- Shariah Full Report
- Akinda Ranking Score
- Connect your AI via MCP
- 4 global markets
Discounted for early-stage teams
ApplyEnterprise
Multi-market coverage, scoped to the countries you serve.
- Unlimited API calls
- Unlimited data
- Priority support
- Shariah Full Report
- Akinda Ranking Score
- Connect your AI via MCP
- Country-specific coverage
Discounted for early-stage teams
ApplyAbout the discount
We don't publish a fixed percentage, because the discount, the length of your first term and your limits are set together once we understand what you're building — we'd rather match your runway than hand you a billing cycle that doesn't fit. Applying costs nothing and commits you to nothing. Renewals after the first term are at standard business pricing.
The process
Apply, talk, get tailored access
No automated tiering. A person reads your application and the plan is shaped around your answers.
01
Tell us what you're building
A short form — your product, your stage, and roughly what volume you expect. Two minutes, no call required to apply.
02
We review and talk
We read every application ourselves. If it's a fit we get in touch to understand the product and agree what you actually need.
03
We tailor your plan
Rate limits, monthly volume, which markets you get, and how long the discounted term runs — all set to match your stage, not a template.
04
You build
Keys are issued against your account the moment access is granted. Same data, same endpoints, same uptime as every other customer.
Who this is for
We keep the bar simple
We're not asking for a pitch deck, a cap table, or an incorporation certificate. We want to know that something real is being built and that the data will be used, not parked.
- You're a pre-seed or seed startup valued under $5M — an early-stage company or an independent builder shipping a real product.
- You haven't subscribed to a paid Akinda business plan before — the discount applies to a first subscription.
- You're building something users will actually touch: an app, a platform, a research tool, a broker integration.
- You can describe your use case in a couple of honest sentences.
Build the halal investing feature without building the screening engine
Apply in a few minutes. We reply to the contact email you provide.
Apply for the discountQuestions founders ask
How long does the discount last?
It applies to your first subscription term with Akinda. The size of the discount and the exact length of that term are both agreed with us during the review — we set it to match your runway and stage rather than forcing a fixed billing cycle. Renewals after the first term move to standard business pricing.
Do I have to pay to apply?
No. Applying is free and there is no card required. You only pay once we've reviewed the application, agreed the scope with you, and you've accepted the terms.
What if I need something between two plans?
That is the normal case, and it's why we review applications by hand. Rate limits, monthly volume and market coverage are all set individually when your access is granted, so you can start on Standard throughput with just the markets you actually serve.
Which markets can I get?
US listings are included on every plan. UK and Canadian coverage is available, and the Enterprise tier is scoped to whichever specific countries your product serves — we grant those individually rather than selling a bundle you don't need.
How quickly will I hear back?
We aim to respond within one business day. If we need more detail about the product before deciding, we'll ask by email rather than leaving the application open.
What happens when the discounted term ends?
We'll talk before it does. Most startups have a much clearer picture of their real usage by then, so the renewal conversation is usually about right-sizing the plan rather than a straight price jump.
Two minutes to apply
Tell us what you're building. If it's a fit, we'll shape a plan around it.