Multi-Asset API Alternative

UniRateAPI vs Polygon.io

Save 69% 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

Polygon.io

Multi-Asset API
$29/mo
Unlimited (rate limited) requests/month
  • Time-series requires $0 (included free)
  • 1,000+ forex pairs currencies
  • Available with add-on
  • No precious metals
  • 5 calls/minute free

The Real Value Comparison

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

69% Lower Cost

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
Polygon.io
Unlimited (rate limited)
$29/mo

Polygon.io charges $29/mo. We offer generous limits for just $9.

Precious Metals Included

UniRateAPI
Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium
$9/mo
Polygon.io
Not available
N/A

Polygon.io doesn't offer precious metals. We include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

420+ Cryptocurrencies

UniRateAPI
420+ cryptos included
$9/mo
Polygon.io
Crypto is add-on
Extra cost

Polygon.io crypto data requires additional subscription. Ours is all-inclusive.

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

Plus, you get time-series included (Polygon.io charges $0 (included free) for that)!

Polygon.io Pricing Plans

See what you'd actually pay for comparable features

Plan Price Requests Overage Rate Time-Series
Free $0 5/minute N/A
Starter $29/mo Unlimited N/A
Developer $79/mo Unlimited N/A
Advanced $199/mo Unlimited N/A

To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need Polygon.io's $29/mo plan.

Feature Comparison

Feature UniRateAPI Polygon.io
Monthly Price $9/mo $29/mo
API Requests/Month 750,000 Unlimited (rate limited)
Time-Series Endpoint Included Requires $0 (included free)
Currencies 593 1,000+ forex pairs
Cryptocurrency Support 420+ Available with add-on
Precious Metals Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium No
Free Tier 200 requests/day 5 calls/minute
Historical Data 1999-2025 Extensive

Why Switch from Polygon.io?

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

69% lower cost

Our $9/mo plan vs Polygon.io's $29 Starter. Same quality data, lower price.

Precious metals included

Polygon.io has no precious metals. We include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.

All-inclusive crypto

Polygon.io charges extra for crypto. Our 420+ cryptocurrencies are included in base price.

Currency-focused API

Polygon.io is primarily a stock market API. We're built specifically for currencies.

Polygon.io Limitations

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

No precious metals support (gold, silver, etc.)
Crypto data requires separate add-on subscription
Primarily focused on US stocks, forex is secondary
$29/month starting price vs our $9
Free tier severely rate-limited (5/min)

Easy Migration

Switching from Polygon.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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Ready to Switch?

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