Save 36% 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.
For the same workload, CurrencyLayer would cost you $84.99/mo (Business Plus) and you'd still get fewer requests than our $9 plan.
Get historical time-series data at no extra cost. CurrencyLayer charges $52.99/mo just to unlock this feature.
Our free tier gives you 60x more requests - enough to actually test and build with before committing.
See how much you'd save by switching to UniRateAPI
Plus, you get time-series included (CurrencyLayer charges $52.99/mo for that)!
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| Plan | Price | Requests | Overage Rate | Time-Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 100/month | N/A | |
| Basic | $13.99/mo | 10,000/month | $0.0028/req | |
| Professional | $52.99/mo | 100,000/month | $0.0011/req | |
| Business Plus | $84.99/mo | 500,000/month | $0.0003/req |
To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need CurrencyLayer's $84.99/mo plan.
| Feature | UniRateAPI | CurrencyLayer |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $9/mo | $13.99/mo |
| API Requests/Month | 750,000 | 10,000 |
| Time-Series Endpoint | Included | Requires $52.99/mo |
| Currencies | 593 | 168 |
| Cryptocurrency Support | 420+ | No cryptocurrency support |
| Precious Metals | Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium | 2 (Gold, Silver) |
| Free Tier | 200 requests/day | 100 calls/month |
| Historical Data | 1999-2025 | 19 years |
UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to CurrencyLayer.
Our $9/mo plan includes 750,000 requests/month. CurrencyLayer's $13.99 Basic plan only includes 10,000. You'd need their $84.99 plan to come close.
Access historical time-series data in our $9 plan. CurrencyLayer locks this behind their $52.99/mo Professional tier.
Access 593 currencies including 420+ cryptocurrencies, not just 168 fiat currencies.
No need for separate APIs. Get Bitcoin, Ethereum, 420+ cryptos, plus gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Here's what you might be missing with CurrencyLayer:
Switching from CurrencyLayer 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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