Save 10% with UniRateAPI. Get 593 currencies including forex, crypto & precious metals in one unified API.
You need crypto or precious metals in the same key as forex, or you expect to push past ExchangeRate-API's 30k-request Pro tier. UniRate's $9 plan covers 750,000 requests plus 420+ cryptos and four precious metals.
You only need fiat exchange rates, your volume comfortably fits their 1,500-req/mo free tier, and you want the simplest possible API surface. ExchangeRate-API's $10 Pro plan is a fair deal if 30k is all you'll ever need.
Don't just compare sticker prices. Look at what you actually get for your money.
To get close to our volume, you'd need their Volume plan at $70/mo - and still get fewer requests.
ExchangeRate-API has no crypto support at all. We include 420+ cryptocurrencies and 4 precious metals.
Our free tier gives you 4x more requests - enough to actually build and test.
See how much you'd save by switching to UniRateAPI
Plus, you get time-series included (ExchangeRate-API charges $10/mo for that)!
Head-to-head on the four fields that matter most.
| Field | UniRateAPI | ExchangeRate-API |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 200 requests/day (6,000/month) | 1,500 calls/month |
| Paid entry price | $9/mo — 750,000 req/mo | $10/mo — 30,000 req/mo |
| Rate limits / update frequency | Real-time, monthly quota (no daily cap) | Daily (Hourly on paid) |
| Historical depth | 1999-2026 | Back to 1990 |
Pricing verified April 2026 against ExchangeRate-API public pricing page.
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| Plan | Price | Requests | Overage Rate | Time-Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1,500/month | N/A | |
| Pro | $10/mo | 30,000/month | $0.0007/req | |
| Business | $30/mo | 125,000/month | $0.0005/req | |
| Volume | $70/mo | 300,000/month | $0.0005/req |
To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need ExchangeRate-API's $70/mo+ plan.
| Feature | UniRateAPI | ExchangeRate-API |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $9/mo | $10/mo |
| API Requests/Month | 750,000 | 30,000 |
| Time-Series Endpoint | Included | Requires $10/mo |
| Currencies | 593 | 161 |
| Cryptocurrency Support | 420+ | No cryptocurrency support |
| Precious Metals | Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium | No |
| Free Tier | 200 requests/day | 1,500 calls/month |
| Historical Data | 1999-2026 | Back to 1990 |
Live major-pair rates, 27 years of historical FX data, endpoint examples in Python, Node, Go, PHP and cURL.
ExchangeRate-API 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 ExchangeRate-API.
Our $9/mo plan includes 750,000 requests/month. ExchangeRate-API's $10 Pro plan only includes 30,000.
ExchangeRate-API has zero crypto support. We include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 420+ other cryptocurrencies.
Get gold, silver, platinum, and palladium rates. ExchangeRate-API doesn't offer any precious metals.
Access 593 currencies vs their 161. One API for all your currency needs.
Here's what you might be missing with ExchangeRate-API:
Switching from ExchangeRate-API 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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