Forex API Alternative

UniRateAPI vs Fixer.io

Save 40% 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

Fixer.io

Forex API
$14.99/mo
10,000 requests/month
  • Time-series requires $59.99/mo
  • 170 currencies
  • Limited Bitcoin only
  • 2 (Gold, Silver)
  • 100 calls/month free

The Real Value Comparison

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

75x More API Requests

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
Fixer.io
10,000 requests/month
$14.99/mo

For the same workload, Fixer.io would cost you $99.99/mo (Professional Plus) and you'd still get fewer requests than our $9 plan.

Time-Series Included

UniRateAPI
Included in $9/mo plan
$9/mo
Fixer.io
Professional plan required
$59.99/mo

Get historical time-series data at no extra cost. Fixer.io charges $59.99/mo just to unlock this feature.

60x Better Free Tier

UniRateAPI
6,000 requests/month
Free
Fixer.io
100 requests/month
Free

Our free tier gives you 60x more requests - enough to actually test and build with before committing.

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
Fixer.io
$14.99
per month
Basic plan (10k requests)
You Save
$72
per year
40% less

Plus, you get time-series included (Fixer.io charges $59.99/mo for that)!

Fixer.io Pricing Plans

See what you'd actually pay for comparable features

Plan Price Requests Overage Rate Time-Series
Free $0 100/month N/A
Basic $14.99/mo 10,000/month $0.0030/req
Professional $59.99/mo 100,000/month $0.0012/req
Professional Plus $99.99/mo 500,000/month $0.0004/req

To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need Fixer.io's $99.99/mo plan.

Feature Comparison

Feature UniRateAPI Fixer.io
Monthly Price $9/mo $14.99/mo
API Requests/Month 750,000 10,000
Time-Series Endpoint Included Requires $59.99/mo
Currencies 593 170
Cryptocurrency Support 420+ Limited Bitcoin only
Precious Metals Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium 2 (Gold, Silver)
Free Tier 200 requests/day 100 calls/month
Historical Data 1999-2025 Available (paid)

Why Switch from Fixer.io?

UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to Fixer.io.

75x more requests for 40% less cost

Our $9/mo plan includes 750,000 requests/month. Fixer.io's $14.99 Basic plan only includes 10,000. You'd need their $99.99 plan to come close.

Time-series included at $9, not $59.99

Access historical time-series data in our $9 plan. Fixer.io locks this behind their $59.99/mo Professional tier.

3.5x more currency coverage

Access 593 currencies including 420+ cryptocurrencies, not just 170 fiat currencies.

Crypto + Forex + Metals in one API

No need for separate APIs. Get Bitcoin, Ethereum, 420+ cryptos, plus gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

Fixer.io Limitations

Here's what you might be missing with Fixer.io:

Only 10,000 requests/month on $14.99 plan (we offer 750,000 for $9)
Time-series endpoint requires $59.99/month Professional plan
No comprehensive cryptocurrency coverage
Only 100 API calls/month on free tier (we offer 6,000)
Limited to forex focus - no crypto market coverage

Easy Migration

Switching from Fixer.io 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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