LI.FI API/SDK
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What is LI.FI API/SDK
LI.FI API/SDK is a developer toolkit for integrating cross-chain token swaps and bridging into applications. It provides APIs and client SDKs that help wallets, exchanges, and dApps route transactions across multiple blockchains and liquidity sources. The product focuses on aggregation and routing logic (quote, route selection, and execution) rather than operating a base blockchain network.
Cross-chain routing aggregation
The API/SDK aggregates bridging and swapping routes across multiple chains and liquidity sources, reducing the need for teams to integrate each provider separately. It supports common cross-chain use cases such as moving assets between networks and swapping tokens as part of a single flow. This positions it as an integration layer compared with platforms that primarily provide node access or managed blockchain infrastructure.
Developer-first integration options
LI.FI offers both an API and SDK approach, which can fit different engineering preferences and application architectures. SDKs can simplify client-side integration for wallets and web apps, while APIs can support server-side orchestration. This flexibility can shorten implementation time compared with building custom routing and execution logic.
Transaction execution workflow support
The product is designed to cover the full workflow from quoting to route construction and execution, which helps standardize cross-chain transaction handling. It can reduce the amount of custom code required for error handling and multi-step transaction sequences. This is useful for teams that need consistent cross-chain UX without maintaining many protocol-specific adapters.
Not a blockchain platform
LI.FI does not provide a managed blockchain network, enterprise consortium tooling, or smart contract lifecycle management typical of blockchain platforms. Organizations seeking permissioned network setup, governance features, or enterprise-grade chain operations will likely need additional products. Its value is primarily in cross-chain liquidity routing and execution.
Dependency on third-party liquidity
Because routes rely on external bridges, DEXs, and liquidity sources, availability and performance can vary by chain and provider. Outages, degraded liquidity, or protocol-level incidents in upstream dependencies can affect end-user outcomes. This also means coverage may differ across networks and assets over time.
Cross-chain risk and complexity
Cross-chain transactions introduce additional operational and security considerations compared with single-chain transfers, including bridge risk and multi-step failure modes. Applications integrating the SDK typically need robust monitoring, user messaging, and fallback handling for partial failures. Compliance and transaction screening requirements may also require additional controls outside the core routing layer.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free to integrate (no fixed subscription); default service fee: 0.25% per transaction | "FREE TO INTEGRATE" on LI.FI plans page. Includes: up to 200 requests/min (Standard), technical & account support via help.li.fi, flexible monetization tools, continuous product updates, access to DEXs/bridges/solvers. Integrators can configure additional integrator fees via SDK/API. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing (contact sales) | Volume-based discounts on swap/bridge fees, custom/higher API rate limits, dedicated account manager, SLAs, personalized support, and alternate commercial models (off‑chain SaaS subscriptions). Contact sales for rates and terms. |
