Crypto API Alternative

UniRateAPI vs CryptoCompare

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

CryptoCompare

Crypto API
~$80/mo
100,000 requests/month
  • Time-series requires $80/mo
  • 5,700+ coins currencies
  • Good coverage (5,700+ coins)
  • No precious metals
  • 50,000 calls/month free

The Real Value Comparison

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

9x Lower Cost

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
CryptoCompare
500,000 requests/month
$80/mo

CryptoCompare's commercial plan costs $80/mo. Get more requests for just $9 with us.

Forex + Crypto + Metals

UniRateAPI
All-in-one API
$9/mo
CryptoCompare
Crypto only
$80/mo

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

Precious Metals Included

UniRateAPI
Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium
$9/mo
CryptoCompare
Not available
N/A

Get precious metals rates in the same API. CryptoCompare doesn't offer commodity data.

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

Plus, you get time-series included (CryptoCompare charges $80/mo for that)!

CryptoCompare Pricing Plans

See what you'd actually pay for comparable features

Plan Price Requests Overage Rate Time-Series
Free $0 50,000/month N/A
Commercial $80/mo 500,000/month $0.0003/req
Pro $150/mo 1,500,000/month $0.0002/req
Enterprise $200+/mo Custom N/A

To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need CryptoCompare's $80/mo plan.

Feature Comparison

Feature UniRateAPI CryptoCompare
Monthly Price $9/mo ~$80/mo
API Requests/Month 750,000 100,000
Time-Series Endpoint Included Requires $80/mo
Currencies 593 5,700+ coins
Cryptocurrency Support 420+ Good coverage (5,700+ coins)
Precious Metals Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium No
Free Tier 200 requests/day 50,000 calls/month
Historical Data 1999-2025 7 days minute, full daily

Why Switch from CryptoCompare?

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

9x lower monthly cost

Our $9/mo plan offers 750,000 requests. CryptoCompare's commercial plan costs $80/mo for similar volume.

All-in-one API solution

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

Stable pricing and platform

CryptoCompare was recently acquired by CoinDesk. Our pricing and API remain stable.

Perfect for multi-asset apps

Building an app that needs both crypto and fiat? One API, one integration, one price.

CryptoCompare Limitations

Here's what you might be missing with CryptoCompare:

$80/month starting price is 9x more expensive than UniRateAPI
No fiat currency exchange rates (need separate API)
No precious metals (gold, silver, etc.)
Crypto-only focus means you need multiple APIs
Recently acquired by CoinDesk - potential platform changes

Easy Migration

Switching from CryptoCompare 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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