Multi-Asset API Alternative

UniRateAPI vs Twelve Data

Save 89% 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

Twelve Data

Multi-Asset API
$79/mo
3,000/day (~90,000/mo) requests/month
  • Time-series requires $0 (included free)
  • 2,000+ forex pairs currencies
  • 4,800+ crypto pairs
  • Available
  • 800 calls/day free

The Real Value Comparison

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

8x More API Requests

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
Twelve Data
~90,000 requests/month (3,000/day)
$79/mo

Twelve Data's $79 Grow plan caps at ~90k/month. We offer 750k for just $9.

89% Lower Cost

UniRateAPI
750,000 requests/month
$9/mo
Twelve Data
~90,000 requests/month
$79/mo

Get 8x more requests for 89% less. Significant savings for production apps.

Monthly Limits, Not Daily

UniRateAPI
750k/month flexible
$9/mo
Twelve Data
3,000/day cap
$79/mo

Daily limits can spike unexpectedly. Monthly limits give you more flexibility.

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
Twelve Data
$14.99
per month
Basic plan (10k requests)
You Save
$72
per year
40% less

Plus, you get time-series included (Twelve Data charges $0 (included free) for that)!

Twelve Data Pricing Plans

See what you'd actually pay for comparable features

Plan Price Requests Overage Rate Time-Series
Free $0 800/day N/A
Basic $29/mo 1,000/day $0.0580/req
Grow $79/mo 3,000/day $0.0530/req
Pro $249/mo 10,000/day $0.0500/req

To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need Twelve Data's $249/mo+ plan.

Feature Comparison

Feature UniRateAPI Twelve Data
Monthly Price $9/mo $79/mo
API Requests/Month 750,000 3,000/day (~90,000/mo)
Time-Series Endpoint Included Requires $0 (included free)
Currencies 593 2,000+ forex pairs
Cryptocurrency Support 420+ 4,800+ crypto pairs
Precious Metals Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium Available
Free Tier 200 requests/day 800 calls/day
Historical Data 1999-2025 Extensive

Why Switch from Twelve Data?

UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to Twelve Data.

8x more requests for 89% less

Our $9/mo plan offers 750,000 requests. Twelve Data's $79 plan caps at ~90,000.

Monthly limits, not daily caps

Daily limits can disrupt your app unexpectedly. We use flexible monthly limits.

Simpler pricing structure

Twelve Data has complex per-request overage fees. Our pricing is simple and predictable.

Currency-focused API

Twelve Data is primarily a stock API. We're built specifically for currencies.

Twelve Data Limitations

Here's what you might be missing with Twelve Data:

Only 3,000 requests/day on $79 Grow plan (~90k/month)
Daily rate limits can block production apps
$249/month Pro plan still caps at 10k/day (~300k/month)
Complex pricing with per-request overage fees
Primarily targets stock traders, not currency developers

Easy Migration

Switching from Twelve Data 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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