Save 82% with UniRateAPI. Get 593 currencies including forex, crypto & precious metals in one unified API.
Don't just compare sticker prices. Look at what you actually get for your money.
Alpha Vantage uses daily limits that work out to just 15k/month. We offer 750k for $9.
Pay 82% less and get 50x more requests. The math is simple.
We support 593 currencies including crypto. Alpha Vantage focuses primarily on stocks.
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Plus, you get time-series included (Alpha Vantage charges $0 (included free) for that)!
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| Plan | Price | Requests | Overage Rate | Time-Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 25/day | N/A | |
| Premium | $49.99/mo | 500/day | $0.2000/req | |
| Premium+ | $99.99/mo | 1,000/day | $0.2000/req | |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | N/A |
To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need Alpha Vantage's Enterprise (Custom) plan.
| Feature | UniRateAPI | Alpha Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $9/mo | $49.99/mo |
| API Requests/Month | 750,000 | 500/day (~15,000/mo) |
| Time-Series Endpoint | Included | Requires $0 (included free) |
| Currencies | 593 | 100+ forex pairs |
| Cryptocurrency Support | 420+ | 166+ cryptocurrencies |
| Precious Metals | Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium | Commodities available |
| Free Tier | 200 requests/day | 25 calls/day |
| Historical Data | 1999-2025 | Extensive |
UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to Alpha Vantage.
Our $9/mo plan offers 750,000 requests. Alpha Vantage's $49.99 plan only allows ~15,000.
Alpha Vantage's daily limits can block your app mid-day. We use monthly limits for flexibility.
Alpha Vantage is primarily a stock API. We're built specifically for forex, crypto, and metals.
One API for forex, crypto, and metals. No complex multi-endpoint structure.
Here's what you might be missing with Alpha Vantage:
Switching from Alpha Vantage to UniRateAPI is straightforward. Our REST API follows industry standards, making migration simple.
Create your account in seconds, no credit card required.
Your API key is generated instantly upon registration.
Simply update your API endpoint and start using UniRateAPI.
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