Save 89% with UniRateAPI. Get 593 currencies including forex, crypto & precious metals in one unified API.
You want forex and metals alongside crypto, and you prefer $9 over CryptoCompare's $80 Commercial tier. UniRate's 420+ coin set covers virtually every mainstream use case without the institutional price tag.
You specifically need OHLCV feeds across 5,700+ coins, minute-level history for backtesting, or their news/sentiment API. CryptoCompare (now CoinDesk Data) has deeper institutional-grade historical data than we do.
Don't just compare sticker prices. Look at what you actually get for your money.
CryptoCompare's commercial plan costs $80/mo. Get more requests for just $9 with us.
CryptoCompare is crypto-only. You'd need a separate API for forex rates and precious metals.
Get precious metals rates in the same API. CryptoCompare doesn't offer commodity data.
See how much you'd save by switching to UniRateAPI
Plus, you get time-series included (CryptoCompare charges $80/mo for that)!
Head-to-head on the four fields that matter most.
| Field | UniRateAPI | CryptoCompare |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 200 requests/day (6,000/month) | 50,000 calls/month |
| Paid entry price | $9/mo — 750,000 req/mo | ~$80/mo — 100,000 req/mo |
| Rate limits / update frequency | Real-time, monthly quota (no daily cap) | Real-time |
| Historical depth | 1999-2026 | 7 days minute, full daily |
CryptoCompare pricing last verified 2025 (CryptoCompare now redirects to developers.coindesk.com — pricing page inaccessible April 2026).
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| 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 | 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 | 1999-2026 | 7 days minute, full daily |
CryptoCompare doesn’t cover all four LBMA metals in one key. UniRateAPI does — live XAU/XAG/XPT/XPD spot, 36–58 years of history, $9/mo bundled with forex and crypto.
UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to CryptoCompare.
Our $9/mo plan offers 750,000 requests. CryptoCompare's commercial plan costs $80/mo for similar volume.
Get forex, crypto, and precious metals in one API. With CryptoCompare, you'd need additional APIs.
CryptoCompare was recently acquired by CoinDesk. Our pricing and API remain stable.
Building an app that needs both crypto and fiat? One API, one integration, one price.
Here's what you might be missing with CryptoCompare:
Switching from CryptoCompare 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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