Select APIs will soon be included in qualifying Autodesk product subscriptions, giving you powerful new ways to connect your data, automate work, and extend the tools you already use.
Whether you're using APIs today or curious about putting them to work for you, the key is understanding how to unlock and use them effectively.
What’s included and how it works
Coming soon: if you have a qualifying subscription, you’ll receive monthly API usage for select APIs, designed to support real production workflows.
With this, you can:
- Access and work with project and model data
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Connect Autodesk data with other tools and systems
Best of all, this included API usage is part of your existing subscription, so you can start accessing, automating, and connecting your data with APIs at no additional cost.
Step 1: confirm your subscription
Start by confirming whether your team has a qualifying Autodesk subscription.
Each eligible subscription includes a monthly API usage. If your Autodesk team has multiple subscriptions, this usage is combined, giving the entire team more to work with.
Step 2: align your apps and teams
If you only have one Autodesk team, you’re all set—but if your company has multiple Autodesk teams, your setup must be properly aligned to take full advantage of your monthly API usage.
Your APS apps must be in the same team as your product subscriptions. If you’re not familiar with Autodesk teams, you can review the basics here.
This matters because:
- Usage is shared at the team level
- All apps within a team draw from the same usage
If your apps and subscriptions are in different teams, your apps won’t be able to access that included usage.
What to check:
- Which team your subscriptions are assigned to in your Autodesk account
- Which team your APS apps are associated with in your APS developer hub
What to do:
- Move apps into a developer hub on the desired team, or
- Consolidate teams to ensure alignment
Please note that to move apps between hubs, you must be a member of both the originating and destination hubs.
In your developer hub, select apps you'd like to move and select "Actions"
Select "Move apps"
Choose your destination hub and click "Next"
After you review your selections, select "Confirm"
Step 3: understand how usage is applied
Not all API activity counts against your monthly API usage. How your monthly usage is applied depends on the API and the type of operation. Different APIs measure activity differently. For example, by requests, data processed, or compute jobs.
In general:
- Basic operations like authentication typically don’t count toward your limits
- More intensive operations, such as data processing, transformations, or automation jobs, are more likely to count
Because this varies by API, it’s important to review the documentation for the APIs you’re using.
For many customers, common workflows fit within their monthly usage, but tracking your activity will help you plan as you scale.
Step 4: monitor and plan
As you use APIs, it’s helpful to:
- Review your current app usage patterns
- Estimate how much of your monthly API usage your workflows require
- Plan ahead as your needs grow
This helps you stay within your monthly usage or budget to scale when needed.
Navigate to the Reporting tab in your Autodesk account. Select "Resource and API usage"
Under "API usage", select "View usage details"
With this user's current Fusion subscription, you can see the new included API units are added to the list. Select an API unit to view a detailed breakdown.
This view shows a detailed breakdown of the API usage, including where the API usage is coming from - in this case - a subscription that includes API usage
Note: Usage reporting is currently available only for AEC Data Model APIs. For Manufacturing Data Model APIs, usage reporting will be available on June 15, 2026.
Starting June 15, you can also sign up for usage notifications in your Autodesk account or developer hub to stay informed and take action when needed. Email notifications will also be sent when balances are low and/or depleted.
Configure alerts in your Autodesk account by selecting "Create alert" under the Reporting tab
Create an alert for all or selected API units and configure email recipients
Your developer hub will also show a low balance notification banner indicating low API usage for apps in the hub. Select "View affected APIs" to see a complete list of affected APIs. If you are a team admin, you can also click on "View in Account" to view in your Autodesk account.
Email preferences can be configured under hub settings
Step 5: scale as your needs grow
If you anticipate your usage exceeding what’s included, you can wait until your next monthly replenishment or scale with flexible paid options such as Prepay with Flex or Pay as You Go.
This allows you to continue your workflows without interruption and only pay for additional usage when necessary.
A common pitfall to avoid
The most common issue customers encounter is misalignment between apps and subscriptions. If your apps are not in the same team as your subscriptions, you won’t be able to access your included usage.
Taking a few minutes to check this up front can save time and prevent confusion later.
Bringing it all together
API usage included with your Autodesk subscription is designed to help you get more from the tools you already use.
To get started:
- Confirm your subscription
- Align your apps and teams
- Begin integrating API capabilities into your workflows
With the right setup, you can start realizing value immediately and scale as your needs grow.
If you have questions, we’re always here to help.