ExchangeRate-API alternative: FxFeed.io vs ExchangeRate-API
Considering ExchangeRate-API? Here is how the two APIs compare, side by side, from each provider's published plans.
| Feature | FxFeed.io | ExchangeRate-API |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan requests | 1,000 / month | 1,500 / month |
| Free plan updates | Daily | Daily |
| Free plan base currency | Any | Any |
| Historical rates on the free plan | Yes | No: Pro plan and up |
| Cheapest paid plan | Starter: $9/month or $90/year | Pro: $10/month or $100/year |
| Cheapest paid plan requests | 20,000 / month | 30,000 / month |
| Cheapest paid plan updates | Hourly | Every 60 minutes |
| Currencies | 160+ | 165 |
Information checked September 2026 — see ExchangeRate-API's pricing page for current details.
Why teams choose FxFeed.io
- A free plan with 1,000 requests a month, no credit card required
- Any base currency, on every plan
- 160+ currencies; historical start dates vary, with some series reaching 1999
- Hourly data on every paid plan, from $9 a month
- Made and hosted in Europe, GDPR compliant
Where ExchangeRate-API is strong
- Any base currency and a pair-conversion endpoint on the free plan
- 165 currencies
- Updates every 5 minutes on its Business plan
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Try FxFeed.io for free
1,000 requests a month on the free plan, any base currency, no credit card required.