They Said So Quotes

About They Said So Quotes

They Said So Quotes is a REST API providing access to a collection of over one million famous quotes across 500+ categories. It offers endpoints for retrieving a Quote of the Day (with support for custom-defined QOD categories on paid plans), random quote search filtered by author, tag, or length, author details, private quote storage, curated quote collections called QShows, and quote image generation with customizable fonts and backgrounds. Responses are available in JSON, XML, and JSONP formats.

The API is aimed at developers building productivity apps, smart mirror displays, daily inspiration widgets, or larger content platforms that need quote data. Public, unauthenticated access is rate-limited to 10 calls per hour; authentication is via a bearer token or API key.

Paid subscription plans include Premium at $9.99/month (2,500 calls/day, 3-quote bulk limit, 0 custom QOD definitions), Ultra at $24.99/month (8,000 calls/day, 5-quote bulk limit, 5 custom QOD definitions), and Enterprise at $74.99/month (unlimited calls/day, 15-quote bulk limit, 25 custom QOD definitions). All plans are billed with no contracts and can be canceled anytime. Higher-tier plans also increase QShows collection limits, add enhanced author details, and allow removal of They Said So branding from generated quote images.

Key features

• Quote of the Day across 500+ categories with custom QOD definitions
• Random quote search filtered by author, tag, or length
• Bulk quote retrieval (up to 15 quotes per call on Enterprise)
• Author details including popular author list and enhanced info like birthday and occupation
• Private quote storage and curated QShows quote collections
• Quote image generation with custom fonts and backgrounds

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