Crypto API Alternative

UniRateAPI vs CoinAPI

Save 89% 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

CoinAPI

Crypto API
$79/mo
100,000 requests/month
  • Time-series requires $79/mo
  • 350+ exchanges currencies
  • Institutional grade (350+ exchanges)
  • No precious metals
  • 100 calls/day ($25 credits) free

The Real Value Comparison

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

7.5x More Requests

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
CoinAPI
100,000 requests/month
$79/mo

CoinAPI's Startup plan costs $79/mo for just 100k requests. We offer 7.5x more for $9.

Forex + Crypto + Metals

UniRateAPI
All-in-one API
$9/mo
CoinAPI
Crypto only
$79/mo

CoinAPI is crypto-only. You'd need a separate API for forex rates and precious metals.

89% Lower Cost

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
CoinAPI
100,000 requests/month
$79/mo

CoinAPI targets institutional clients with premium pricing. We offer developer-friendly rates.

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
CoinAPI
$14.99
per month
Basic plan (10k requests)
You Save
$72
per year
40% less

Plus, you get time-series included (CoinAPI charges $79/mo for that)!

CoinAPI Pricing Plans

See what you'd actually pay for comparable features

Plan Price Requests Overage Rate Time-Series
Free $0 100/day N/A
Startup $79/mo 100,000/month $0.0016/req
Streamer $249/mo 1,000,000/month $0.0005/req
Professional $599/mo Unlimited N/A

To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need CoinAPI's $249/mo plan.

Feature Comparison

Feature UniRateAPI CoinAPI
Monthly Price $9/mo $79/mo
API Requests/Month 750,000 100,000
Time-Series Endpoint Included Requires $79/mo
Currencies 593 350+ exchanges
Cryptocurrency Support 420+ Institutional grade (350+ exchanges)
Precious Metals Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium No
Free Tier 200 requests/day 100 calls/day ($25 credits)
Historical Data 1999-2025 Comprehensive

Why Switch from CoinAPI?

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

89% lower cost, 7.5x more requests

Our $9/mo plan offers 750,000 requests. CoinAPI's $79 Startup plan only includes 100,000.

All-in-one API solution

Get forex, crypto, and precious metals in one API. With CoinAPI, you'd need additional APIs for forex.

Developer-friendly pricing

CoinAPI targets institutional clients with premium pricing. We offer affordable rates for developers.

Simple API for most use cases

CoinAPI's complex multi-product structure may be overkill. Our unified API is simpler to integrate.

CoinAPI Limitations

Here's what you might be missing with CoinAPI:

Only 100,000 requests/month on $79 Startup plan (we offer 750,000 for $9)
No fiat currency exchange rates (need separate API)
No precious metals (gold, silver, etc.)
Institutional pricing targets enterprise, not developers
$599/month required for unlimited requests

Easy Migration

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