Save 40% 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, Fixer.io would cost you $99.99/mo (Professional Plus) and you'd still get fewer requests than our $9 plan.
Get historical time-series data at no extra cost. Fixer.io charges $59.99/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 (Fixer.io charges $59.99/mo for that)!
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| 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 | 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) |
UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to Fixer.io.
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.
Access historical time-series data in our $9 plan. Fixer.io locks this behind their $59.99/mo Professional tier.
Access 593 currencies including 420+ cryptocurrencies, not just 170 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 Fixer.io:
Switching from Fixer.io 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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