Multi-Asset API Alternative

UniRateAPI vs Alpha Vantage

Save 82% with UniRateAPI. Get 593 currencies including forex, crypto & precious metals in one unified API.

UniRateAPI

Recommended
$9/mo
750,000 requests/month
  • Time-series endpoint included
  • 593 currencies
  • 420+ cryptocurrencies
  • Precious metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium)
  • 200 requests/day (6,000/month) free

Alpha Vantage

Multi-Asset API
$49.99/mo
500/day (~15,000/mo) requests/month
  • Time-series requires $0 (included free)
  • 100+ forex pairs currencies
  • 166+ cryptocurrencies
  • Commodities available
  • 25 calls/day free

The Real Value Comparison

Don't just compare sticker prices. Look at what you actually get for your money.

50x More API Requests

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
Alpha Vantage
~15,000 requests/month (500/day)
$49.99/mo

Alpha Vantage uses daily limits that work out to just 15k/month. We offer 750k for $9.

82% Lower Cost

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
Alpha Vantage
~15,000 requests/month
$49.99/mo

Pay 82% less and get 50x more requests. The math is simple.

6x More Currencies

UniRateAPI
593 currencies
$9/mo
Alpha Vantage
~100 forex pairs
$49.99/mo

We support 593 currencies including crypto. Alpha Vantage focuses primarily on stocks.

Calculate Your Savings

See how much you'd save by switching to UniRateAPI

10k 250k 500k 750k 1M
100,000 requests/month
UniRateAPI
$9
per month
750k requests included
Alpha Vantage
$14.99
per month
Basic plan (10k requests)
You Save
$72
per year
40% less

Plus, you get time-series included (Alpha Vantage charges $0 (included free) for that)!

Alpha Vantage Pricing Plans

See what you'd actually pay for comparable features

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 Comparison

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

Why Switch from Alpha Vantage?

UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to Alpha Vantage.

50x more requests for 82% less

Our $9/mo plan offers 750,000 requests. Alpha Vantage's $49.99 plan only allows ~15,000.

Monthly limits, not daily caps

Alpha Vantage's daily limits can block your app mid-day. We use monthly limits for flexibility.

Currency-focused, not stock-focused

Alpha Vantage is primarily a stock API. We're built specifically for forex, crypto, and metals.

Simple unified API

One API for forex, crypto, and metals. No complex multi-endpoint structure.

Alpha Vantage Limitations

Here's what you might be missing with Alpha Vantage:

Only 500 requests/day on $49.99 Premium plan (~15k/month)
Primarily a stock market API, forex is secondary
Daily rate limits can block production apps
Free tier extremely limited (25/day = 750/month)
Complex multi-API structure for different data types

Easy Migration

Switching from Alpha Vantage to UniRateAPI is straightforward. Our REST API follows industry standards, making migration simple.

1

Sign Up Free

Create your account in seconds, no credit card required.

2

Get API Key

Your API key is generated instantly upon registration.

3

Update Endpoint

Simply update your API endpoint and start using UniRateAPI.

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Ready to Switch?

Join thousands of developers who chose UniRateAPI for reliable, affordable currency data.