# tweepy

> Updated 2026-09-03 · type: tool · category: social-community · status: active · rev 1

~11178 stars; complements twikit, twscrape, snscrape; OAuth 1.0a / OAuth 2.0 + API key/bearer token against sanctioned X API v2. ToS-compliant; subject to…

- Open source: yes (MIT)
- Self-hostable: yes
- Pricing model: free
- Best for: Python developers who need to interact with the Twitter/X API.
- Last verified: 2026-09-04

- **Canonical:** https://gtmstacker.com/registry/tool/tweepy/
- **Source:** [github · github.com/tweepy](https://github.com/tweepy/tweepy)
- **Tags:** social-community, social-microblogging-communities
- **Repository:** https://github.com/tweepy/tweepy

## Is tweepy open source?

Yes — MIT-licensed.

## How much does tweepy cost?

It is free to use.

## Can I self-host tweepy?

Yes — it can be self-hosted.


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~11178 stars; complements twikit, twscrape, snscrape; OAuth 1.0a / OAuth 2.0 + API key/bearer token against sanctioned X API v2. ToS-compliant; subject to paid API tiers and per-tier rate limits. No ban risk when used with an authorized developer app.; via GitHub cross-ref, ossinsight.io