Save 25% 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.
Their Unlimited plan at $97/mo is their only option for high-volume usage. Ours is just $9.
Get historical time-series data at no extra cost. Open Exchange Rates charges $47/mo for this feature.
Our free tier gives you 6x more requests to test and build with.
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Plus, you get time-series included (Open Exchange Rates charges $47/mo for that)!
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| Plan | Price | Requests | Overage Rate | Time-Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 1,000/month | N/A | |
| Developer | $12/mo | 10,000/month | $0.0024/req | |
| Enterprise | $47/mo | 100,000/month | $0.0009/req | |
| Unlimited | $97/mo | Unlimited | N/A |
To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need Open Exchange Rates's $97/mo plan.
| Feature | UniRateAPI | Open Exchange Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $9/mo | $12/mo |
| API Requests/Month | 750,000 | 10,000 |
| Time-Series Endpoint | Included | Requires $47/mo |
| Currencies | 593 | 200+ |
| Cryptocurrency Support | 420+ | Bitcoin only |
| Precious Metals | Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium | 4 (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium) |
| Free Tier | 200 requests/day | 1,000 calls/month |
| Historical Data | 1999-2025 | Available |
UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to Open Exchange Rates.
Our $9/mo plan includes 750,000 requests/month. Open Exchange Rates' $12 Developer plan only includes 10,000.
Access historical time-series data in our $9 plan. Open Exchange Rates locks this behind their $47/mo Enterprise tier.
We support 420+ cryptocurrencies. Open Exchange Rates only offers Bitcoin.
Our free tier supports any base currency. Their free tier is locked to USD only.
Here's what you might be missing with Open Exchange Rates:
Switching from Open Exchange Rates 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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