Save 10% with UniRateAPI. Get 593 currencies including forex, crypto & precious metals in one unified API.
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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.
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Plus, you get time-series included (ExchangeRate-API charges $10/mo for that)!
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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 | 100,000/month | $0.0006/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 | 1999-2025 | Back to 1990 |
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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