UniRateAPI Alternatives & Comparisons

See how UniRateAPI compares to other currency, forex, and cryptocurrency API providers. Make an informed choice for your project.

$9/mo
Pro Plan
593
Currencies
420+
Cryptocurrencies
1999-2025
Historical Data

Why Developers Choose UniRateAPI

One unified API for forex, cryptocurrency, and precious metals data at a fraction of the cost.

Best Value

At $9/month, UniRateAPI is 40-90% cheaper than comparable multi-asset APIs while offering more features.

Unified API

Forex, crypto, and precious metals in one API. No need to integrate and maintain multiple services.

Developer-First

Simple REST API, generous free tier, and comprehensive documentation. Get started in minutes.

Quick Comparison Matrix

Provider Price Forex Crypto Metals Free Tier
UniRateAPI $9/mo 593 420+ 200/day
Fixer.io $14.99/mo 170 100 calls/month
CurrencyLayer $13.99/mo 168 100 calls/month
Open Exchange Rates $12/mo 200+ 1,000 calls/month
ExchangeRate-API $10/mo 161 1,500 calls/month
CoinGecko $129/mo 15M+ tokens Comprehensive (15M+ tokens) 10,000 calls/month
CoinMarketCap $29/mo 2.4M+ assets Comprehensive (2.4M+ crypto assets) 10,000 calls/month
CryptoCompare ~$80/mo 5,700+ coins Good coverage (5,700+ coins) 50,000 calls/month
CoinAPI $79/mo 350+ exchanges Institutional grade (350+ exchanges) 100 calls/day ($25 credits)
XE API $799/year (~$67/mo) 220+ Only 12 cryptocurrencies Free trial only
Alpha Vantage $49.99/mo 100+ forex pairs 166+ cryptocurrencies 25 calls/day
Twelve Data $79/mo 2,000+ forex pairs 4,800+ crypto pairs 800 calls/day
Polygon.io $29/mo 1,000+ forex pairs Available with add-on 5 calls/minute

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