Forex API Alternative

UniRateAPI vs ExchangeRate-API

Save 10% 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

ExchangeRate-API

Forex API
$10/mo
30,000 requests/month
  • Time-series requires $10/mo
  • 161 currencies
  • No cryptocurrency support
  • No precious metals
  • 1,500 calls/month free

The Real Value Comparison

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

25x More API Requests

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
ExchangeRate-API
30,000 requests/month
$10/mo

To get close to our volume, you'd need their Volume plan at $70/mo - and still get fewer requests.

Crypto + Forex + Metals

UniRateAPI
593 currencies total
$9/mo
ExchangeRate-API
161 fiat currencies only
$10/mo

ExchangeRate-API has no crypto support at all. We include 420+ cryptocurrencies and 4 precious metals.

4x Better Free Tier

UniRateAPI
6,000 requests/month
Free
ExchangeRate-API
1,500 requests/month
Free

Our free tier gives you 4x more requests - enough to actually build and test.

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

Plus, you get time-series included (ExchangeRate-API charges $10/mo for that)!

ExchangeRate-API Pricing Plans

See what you'd actually pay for comparable features

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 Comparison

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

Why Switch from ExchangeRate-API?

UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to ExchangeRate-API.

25x more requests for similar cost

Our $9/mo plan includes 750,000 requests/month. ExchangeRate-API's $10 Pro plan only includes 30,000.

420+ cryptocurrencies included

ExchangeRate-API has zero crypto support. We include Bitcoin, Ethereum, and 420+ other cryptocurrencies.

Precious metals included

Get gold, silver, platinum, and palladium rates. ExchangeRate-API doesn't offer any precious metals.

3.7x more currency coverage

Access 593 currencies vs their 161. One API for all your currency needs.

ExchangeRate-API Limitations

Here's what you might be missing with ExchangeRate-API:

Only 30,000 requests/month on $10 plan (we offer 750,000 for $9)
No cryptocurrency support at all
No precious metals (gold, silver, etc.)
Only 161 currencies vs our 593
Only 1,500 free requests/month (we offer 6,000)

Easy Migration

Switching from ExchangeRate-API 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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Ready to Switch?

Join thousands of developers who chose UniRateAPI for reliable, affordable currency data.