Save 87% with UniRateAPI. Get 593 currencies including forex, crypto & precious metals in one unified API.
You want monthly billing, a modern JSON REST API, and crypto/metals alongside forex. UniRate's $9/mo beats XE's $799/year commitment and gives you 420+ cryptos vs XE's 12.
You need XE's trademarked mid-market rates for regulated financial disclosures, or your procurement requires a Level 2 vendor brand like XE for approval. In FX compliance contexts, "XE" is still the name auditors recognise.
Don't just compare sticker prices. Look at what you actually get for your money.
XE's Lite plan includes only 10,000 requests/month. We offer 750,000 for a fraction of the price.
XE only supports 12 major cryptocurrencies. We support 420+ including all major and many altcoins.
XE requires annual commitment. We offer flexible monthly billing with no long-term contracts.
See how much you'd save by switching to UniRateAPI
Plus, you get time-series included (XE API charges $799/year for that)!
Head-to-head on the four fields that matter most.
| Field | UniRateAPI | XE API |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 200 requests/day (6,000/month) | Free trial only |
| Paid entry price | $9/mo — 750,000 req/mo | $799/year (~$67/mo) — Varies by package req/mo |
| Rate limits / update frequency | Real-time, monthly quota (no daily cap) | Varies by plan |
| Historical depth | 1999-2026 | 25+ years |
Pricing verified April 2026 against XE API public pricing page.
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| Plan | Price | Requests | Overage Rate | Time-Series |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $799/year | 10,000/month | N/A | |
| Intermediate | $1,799/year | 50,000/month | N/A | |
| Prime | $4,499/year | 150,000/month | N/A | |
| Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited | N/A |
To match UniRateAPI's features and request limits, you'd need XE API's Enterprise (Custom) plan.
| Feature | UniRateAPI | XE API |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $9/mo | $799/year (~$67/mo) |
| API Requests/Month | 750,000 | Varies by package |
| Time-Series Endpoint | Included | Requires $799/year |
| Currencies | 593 | 220+ |
| Cryptocurrency Support | 420+ | Only 12 cryptocurrencies |
| Precious Metals | Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium | 4 (Gold, Silver, Platinum, Palladium) |
| Free Tier | 200 requests/day | Free trial only |
| Historical Data | 1999-2026 | 25+ years |
XE API doesn’t cover all four LBMA metals in one key. UniRateAPI does — live XAU/XAG/XPT/XPD spot, 36–58 years of history, $9/mo bundled with forex and crypto.
UniRateAPI offers more value, better features, and lower costs compared to XE API.
Our $9/mo plan offers 750,000 requests. XE's $799/year Lite plan only includes 10,000/month.
XE requires annual payment upfront. We offer flexible monthly billing you can cancel anytime.
XE only supports 12 major cryptocurrencies. We support 420+ including DeFi tokens and altcoins.
Test with 6,000 requests/month free. XE only offers a limited trial period.
Here's what you might be missing with XE API:
Switching from XE API 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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