AI Agent Rate Limiting 2026: Managing API Costs for Multi-Agent Systems

Rate limiting strategies for multi-agent systems. Per-user limits: free=10/hr, pro=100/hr, enterprise=1000/hr. Token budgets: set monthly caps. Cost caps: switch to cheaper model when over limit. Queue systems: prioritize premium users. Use Redis for implementation. Savings: from $5000/mo to $350/mo with intelligent limiting.