Save 69% with UniRateAPI. Get 593 currencies including forex, crypto & precious metals in one unified API.
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Polygon.io charges $29/mo. We offer generous limits for just $9.
Polygon.io doesn't offer precious metals. We include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Polygon.io crypto data requires additional subscription. Ours is all-inclusive.
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Plus, you get time-series included (Polygon.io charges $0 (included free) for that)!
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| 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 | 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 |
UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to Polygon.io.
Our $9/mo plan vs Polygon.io's $29 Starter. Same quality data, lower price.
Polygon.io has no precious metals. We include gold, silver, platinum, and palladium.
Polygon.io charges extra for crypto. Our 420+ cryptocurrencies are included in base price.
Polygon.io is primarily a stock market API. We're built specifically for currencies.
Here's what you might be missing with Polygon.io:
Switching from Polygon.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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