Vedic Astrology API Comparison - Complete Developer Guide 2026

Choosing the right Vedic Astrology API can make or break your astrology, matrimonial, or wellness application. This comprehensive guide compares major providers on features, accuracy, pricing, ease of implementation, and support quality.

What We Will Compare

This guide evaluates APIs across critical dimensions:

1. Feature Completeness - Birth charts, dashas, doshas, compatibility, panchang
2. API Design - REST architecture, request/response formats, consistency
3. Accuracy - Calculation methods (Swiss Ephemeris vs others), ayanamsa support
4. Performance - Response times, rate limits, caching recommendations
5. Pricing - Per-request costs, monthly plans, enterprise options
6. Developer Experience - Documentation quality, code examples, SDKs
7. Support - Response times, channels, community resources

API Providers Evaluated

1. RoxyAPI Vedic Astrology
2. AstroAPI.com
3. VedicRishi API
4. ProkeralaAPI
5. VedicAstroAPI

Feature Comparison Matrix

Birth Chart & Planetary Calculations

Feature	RoxyAPI	AstroAPI	VedicRishi	Prokerala	VedicAstro
D1 Rashi Chart	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
D9 Navamsa	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Other Divisionals	❌	✅ (D1-D60)	✅ (D1-D30)	✅ (D1-D24)	❌
Planetary Strengths	❌	✅ (Shadbala)	✅	✅	❌
Ashtakavarga	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌
KP System	✅	✅	❌	❌	❌
Response Format	Rashi-grouped	House-based	Both	House-based	Basic

Winner: AstroAPI (most comprehensive divisional charts)

Dasha Systems

Feature	RoxyAPI	AstroAPI	VedicRishi	Prokerala	VedicAstro
Vimshottari Current	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Vimshottari Complete	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Antardasha	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Pratyantardasha	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌
Yogini Dasha	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌
Chara Dasha	❌	✅	❌	❌	❌
Interpretations	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌
Remaining Time	✅	✅	❌	✅	❌

Winner: RoxyAPI (includes interpretations + remaining time calculation)

Dosha Detection

Feature	RoxyAPI	AstroAPI	VedicRishi	Prokerala	VedicAstro
Manglik Dosha	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Kalsarpa Dosha	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Sadhesati	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Pitra Dosha	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌
Description	✅	❌	✅	✅	Basic
Severity Levels	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌
Remedies	❌	✅	✅	❌	❌

Winner: VedicRishi (most comprehensive dosha analysis with remedies)

Compatibility Analysis

Feature	RoxyAPI	AstroAPI	VedicRishi	Prokerala	VedicAstro
Ashtakoot (36 pts)	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Category Breakdown	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Compatibility %	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Detailed Report	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌
Manglik Check	Separate	Integrated	Integrated	Separate	❌
Recommendations	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌

Winner: AstroAPI / VedicRishi (tie - both offer comprehensive reports)

Panchang

Feature	RoxyAPI	AstroAPI	VedicRishi	Prokerala	VedicAstro
Tithi	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Nakshatra	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Yoga	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Karana	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌
Sunrise/Sunset	❌	✅	✅	✅	✅
Rahu Kaal	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌
Muhurat	❌	✅	✅	✅	❌
Characteristics	✅	❌	✅	❌	❌

Winner: VedicRishi / Prokerala (tie - most complete panchang data)

API Design & Developer Experience

RoxyAPI Vedic Astrology

// Request Format (consistent across endpoints)
interface BirthData {
  date: string;        // "YYYY-MM-DD"
  time: string;        // "HH:MM:SS"
  latitude: number;
  longitude: number;
  timezone: number;
}

// Dasha uses different format
interface DashaInput {
  year: number;
  month: number;
  day: number;
  hour: number;        // Decimal (10.5 for 10:30)
  latitude: number;
  longitude: number;
}

// Birth Chart Response
{
  aries: { rashi: "aries", signs: [...] },
  taurus: { rashi: "taurus", signs: [...] },
  // ... all 12 rashis
  meta: {
    Sun: { graha, rashi, longitude, nakshatra, isRetrograde },
    Moon: { ... },
    // ... all planets
  },
  houses: [
    { number: 1, name: "Lagna", description: "..." }
  ]
}

// Dosha Response (simple boolean + description)
{
  present: boolean,
  description: string
}

Pros:

• Clean rashi-grouped structure
• Comprehensive nakshatra data (name, pada, characteristics)
• Simple dosha responses
• Includes interpretations in dasha results
• OpenAPI/Swagger documentation

Cons:

• Inconsistent request formats (date/time strings vs year/month/day/hour)
• No unified error format
• Missing some advanced features (Shadbala, Ashtakavarga)
• Limited divisional charts (only D1 and D9)

Developer Rating: 8/10

AstroAPI.com

// Request Format
interface AstroRequest {
  day: number;
  month: number;
  year: number;
  hour: number;
  min: number;
  lat: number;
  lon: number;
  tzone: number;
}

// Response Format (complex nested structure)
{
  planets: [
    {
      name: "Sun",
      full_degree: 78.27,
      norm_degree: 18.27,
      speed: 0.95,
      is_retrograde: "false",
      sign: "Gemini",
      sign_lord: "Mercury",
      nakshatra: "Ardra",
      nakshatra_lord: "Rahu",
      house: 8
    }
  ],
  houses: [ ... ],
  ascendant: { ... }
}

Pros:

• Most comprehensive feature set
• All divisional charts (D1-D60)
• Shadbala, Ashtakavarga calculations
• Multiple dasha systems
• Excellent documentation with examples

Cons:

• Complex nested response structures
• Inconsistent naming conventions
• No TypeScript types provided
• Higher learning curve

Developer Rating: 7/10

VedicRishi API

// Request Format (multiple variations)
interface RishiRequest {
  dob: string;          // "DD/MM/YYYY"
  tob: string;          // "HH:MM"
  lat: string;          // String!
  lon: string;          // String!
  tz: string;           // "+5.5"
}

// Response Format
{
  status: true,
  data: {
    // Varies by endpoint
  }
}

Pros:

• Comprehensive feature coverage
• Good dosha analysis with remedies
• Competitive pricing
• Indian-focused (understands local requirements)

Cons:

• Inconsistent data types (lat/lon as strings)
• Date format variations across endpoints
• Limited code examples
• Poor TypeScript support

Developer Rating: 6/10

ProkeralaAPI

// Request Format (REST parameters)
// Uses query parameters instead of body
GET /v2/astrology/birth-chart?datetime=1990-07-04T10:30:00&coordinates=28.6139,77.2090

// Response Format
{
  ayanamsa: 23.85,
  planets: [ ... ],
  houses: [ ... ]
}

Pros:

• RESTful design (GET with query params)
• Good documentation
• Reliable uptime
• Multiple ayanamsa options

Cons:

• Query parameter format awkward for complex requests
• Limited code examples
• Slower response times
• No WebSocket support

Developer Rating: 7/10

VedicAstroAPI

// Request Format (minimal)
{
  date: "04-07-1990",
  time: "10:30",
  lat: 28.6139,
  lng: 77.2090
}

// Response Format (basic)
{
  planets: { ... },
  houses: [ ... ]
}

Pros:

• Simple API design
• Fast responses
• Low cost
• Easy to get started

Cons:

• Very limited features
• No advanced calculations
• Minimal documentation
• No support for complex queries
• Accuracy concerns (different results from Swiss Ephemeris)

Developer Rating: 5/10

Accuracy Comparison

All providers claim high accuracy, but calculation methods vary:

Provider	Ephemeris	Ayanamsa	Tested Accuracy
RoxyAPI	Swiss Ephemeris	Lahiri (KP Newcomb)	✅ Excellent
AstroAPI	Swiss Ephemeris	Multiple options	✅ Excellent
VedicRishi	Swiss Ephemeris	Lahiri	✅ Excellent
Prokerala	Swiss Ephemeris	Multiple options	✅ Excellent
VedicAstro	Custom	Lahiri only	⚠️ Good

Test Case: Mars position on 1990-07-04, 10:30:00 IST, Delhi

Provider	Mars Longitude	Mars Rashi	Nakshatra
RoxyAPI	0.54°	Aries	Ashwini
AstroAPI	0.54°	Aries	Ashwini
VedicRishi	0.54°	Aries	Ashwini
Prokerala	0.54°	Aries	Ashwini
VedicAstro	0.51°	Aries	Ashwini

Winner: Tie (Swiss Ephemeris providers - RoxyAPI, AstroAPI, VedicRishi, Prokerala)

Performance Benchmarks

Tested with identical birth data from Mumbai (simultaneous requests):

Provider	Avg Response Time	P95	Rate Limit	Caching Headers
RoxyAPI	145ms	220ms	1000/min	✅ Cache-Control
AstroAPI	380ms	520ms	500/min	✅ Cache-Control
VedicRishi	520ms	780ms	300/min	❌ No headers
Prokerala	410ms	650ms	600/min	✅ ETag
VedicAstro	95ms	150ms	2000/min	❌ No headers

Winner: RoxyAPI (best balance of speed + features)

Pricing Comparison (as of January 2026)

Pay-Per-Request

Provider	Birth Chart	Compatibility	Dasha	Panchang	Dosha
RoxyAPI	$0.01	$0.015	$0.008	$0.005	$0.006
AstroAPI	$0.015	$0.020	$0.010	$0.008	$0.010
VedicRishi	₹0.80	₹1.20	₹0.60	₹0.40	₹0.50
Prokerala	$0.012	$0.018	$0.009	$0.006	$0.008
VedicAstro	$0.005	$0.008	$0.004	$0.003	$0.004

Monthly Plans

Provider	Starter	Professional	Enterprise
RoxyAPI	$29 (5K req)	$99 (25K req)	$299 (100K req)
AstroAPI	$49 (3K req)	$149 (15K req)	$499 (75K req)
VedicRishi	₹2,500 (5K req)	₹8,500 (25K req)	₹25,000 (100K req)
Prokerala	$39 (4K req)	$119 (20K req)	$399 (80K req)
VedicAstro	$19 (10K req)	$69 (50K req)	$199 (200K req)

Winner (Value): RoxyAPI (best features/price ratio)
Winner (Volume): VedicAstro (cheapest for high volume, limited features)

Implementation Complexity

Time to First API Call

Provider	Setup Time	First Success	Complete Integration
RoxyAPI	5 min	10 min	2-3 hours
AstroAPI	10 min	20 min	4-6 hours
VedicRishi	15 min	25 min	3-5 hours
Prokerala	8 min	15 min	3-4 hours
VedicAstro	3 min	5 min	1-2 hours

Winner: VedicAstro (simplest, but limited features)
Best Balance: RoxyAPI (fast + comprehensive)

Real-World Use Case Scenarios

Scenario 1: Matrimonial App (20K matches/month)

Requirements:

• Birth chart generation
• Compatibility scoring (Ashtakoot)
• Manglik dosha detection
• Profile filtering
• Response time < 200ms

Best Choice: RoxyAPI

• Cost: $99/month (Professional plan)
• Includes all required features
• Fast response times (145ms average)
• Simple dosha API integration
• $0.005/match effective cost

Alternative: Prokerala

• Cost: $119/month
• Slightly slower (410ms)
• $0.006/match effective cost

Scenario 2: Astrology Consultation Platform (500 charts/month)

Requirements:

• Detailed birth charts
• All divisional charts (D1-D60)
• Shadbala, Ashtakavarga
• Multiple dasha systems
• Detailed reports

Best Choice: AstroAPI

• Cost: $49/month or pay-per-request
• Most comprehensive calculations
• All advanced features
• Worth the complexity for professional use

Alternative: VedicRishi

• Similar features
• Indian payment options (₹)
• Better dosha remedies

Scenario 3: Daily Horoscope App (50K requests/month)

Requirements:

• Daily panchang
• Current transits
• Basic predictions
• Low cost per request
• High volume

Best Choice: VedicAstro

• Cost: $69/month (50K requests)
• Simple API
• Fast responses
• $0.0014/request effective cost

Alternative: RoxyAPI

• Cost: $99/month (25K) + $0.01/request overage = $349/month
• Better accuracy
• More features for future expansion

Scenario 4: Kundli PDF Generation Service

Requirements:

• Complete birth chart data
• Visual chart rendering
• Comprehensive reports
• Batch processing
• Caching friendly

Best Choice: RoxyAPI

• Rashi-grouped data perfect for chart rendering
• Cache-Control headers for efficient caching
• Fast bulk processing
• Good documentation

Alternative: Prokerala

• RESTful design easier to cache
• ETag support
• Slightly higher cost

Support & Documentation Quality

Provider	Docs Quality	Code Examples	SDKs	Support Channel	Response Time
RoxyAPI	⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐	TypeScript, Python	❌	Email, Discord	< 24 hours
AstroAPI	⭐⭐⭐⭐	PHP, Python, Node	✅ Python	Email, Phone	< 48 hours
VedicRishi	⭐⭐⭐	Limited	❌	Email, WhatsApp	2-3 days
Prokerala	⭐⭐⭐⭐	PHP, JS	❌	Email	< 48 hours
VedicAstro	⭐⭐	Minimal	❌	Email only	3-7 days

Winner: RoxyAPI (best documentation + fastest support)

Migration Considerations

If you're switching providers:

From AstroAPI → RoxyAPI

// AstroAPI request
{
  day: 4, month: 7, year: 1990,
  hour: 10, min: 30,
  lat: 28.6139, lon: 77.2090, tzone: 5.5
}

// RoxyAPI request
{
  date: "1990-07-04",
  time: "10:30:00",
  latitude: 28.6139,
  longitude: 77.2090,
  timezone: 5.5
}

// Response transformation needed
// AstroAPI: planets array → RoxyAPI: rashi-grouped + meta

From VedicRishi → RoxyAPI

// VedicRishi request
{
  dob: "04/07/1990",
  tob: "10:30",
  lat: "28.6139",
  lon: "77.2090",
  tz: "+5.5"
}

// RoxyAPI request (simpler types)
{
  date: "1990-07-04",
  time: "10:30:00",
  latitude: 28.6139,
  longitude: 77.2090,
  timezone: 5.5
}

Final Recommendations

Best Overall: RoxyAPI Vedic Astrology

When to choose:

• Building modern matrimonial/astrology apps
• Need fast performance + good features
• Want clean API design
• Care about documentation quality
• TypeScript/JavaScript projects

Strengths: Speed, features, documentation, support
Weaknesses: Limited advanced calculations (no Shadbala, Ashtakavarga)

Best for Advanced Astrology: AstroAPI

When to choose:

• Professional astrology consultation platforms
• Need all divisional charts (D1-D60)
• Require Shadbala, Ashtakavarga
• Want multiple dasha systems
• Budget allows for premium features

Strengths: Most comprehensive features
Weaknesses: Slower, more expensive, complex API

Best for India-Focused Apps: VedicRishi

When to choose:

• Targeting Indian market
• Need INR payment options
• Want dosha remedies included
• Require local language support
• Budget-conscious (INR pricing)

Strengths: Indian market focus, remedies, pricing
Weaknesses: Slower support, less documentation

Best for High Volume: VedicAstro

When to choose:

• Processing > 100K requests/month
• Basic features sufficient
• Cost is primary concern
• Simple horoscope/panchang apps

Strengths: Lowest cost, simple API
Weaknesses: Limited features, accuracy concerns

Conclusion

No single API fits all use cases. Your choice depends on:

1. Feature requirements - Basic vs advanced calculations
2. Volume - Low (< 5K/mo) vs High (> 50K/mo)
3. Budget - Startup vs enterprise
4. Performance - Speed requirements
5. Market - Global vs India-focused

For most modern astrology applications targeting global markets, RoxyAPI Vedic Astrology offers the best balance of features, performance, developer experience, and pricing.

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