Garmin reopens Connect Developer Program with new tiered access
Key Takeaway
Garmin has relaunched its developer program, offering free personal data access alongside new paid business tiers.
Summary
After pausing sign-ups earlier this year due to high demand, Garmin has reopened its Connect Developer Program. The program now distinguishes between free personal use and paid business tiers, providing different levels of API access for individual hobbyists and commercial entities.
Personal vs. Business tiers
- Personal tier: Free access to an individual's own health and activity data in JSON and limited FIT formats.
- Business Starter tier: Includes access to the Courses & Training API, allowing data to be pushed to client devices.
- Business Enterprise tier: Requires a $1,000 account credit; includes the Golf API and historical data backfilling capabilities.
- Pricing: Business access is free for up to 1,000 users, then moves to a per-monthly active user (MAU) model.
Why it matters
The new structure allows individual developers to continue experimenting for free while providing a scalable path for commercial fitness applications.
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