Open Exchange Rates alternative: FxFeed.io vs Open Exchange Rates
Considering Open Exchange Rates? Here is how the two APIs compare, side by side, from each provider's published plans.
| Feature | FxFeed.io | Open Exchange Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan requests | 5,000 / month | 1,000 / month |
| Free plan updates | Daily | Hourly |
| Free plan base currency | Any | USD only |
| Historical rates on the free plan | The last 30 days | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro: $10/month or $59/year | Developer: $12/month |
| Cheapest paid plan requests | Unlimited | 10,000 / month |
| Cheapest paid plan updates | Hourly | Hourly |
| Currencies | 160+ | 200+ |
| Historical data | Back to 1999 on Pro | Back to 1999 |
Information checked September 2026 — see Open Exchange Rates's pricing page for current details.
Why teams choose FxFeed.io
- A free plan with 5,000 requests a month, no credit card required
- Any base currency, on every plan
- 160+ currencies, with history back to 1999 on Pro
- Hourly data and unlimited requests on Pro, $10 a month
- Made and hosted in Europe, GDPR compliant
Where Open Exchange Rates is strong
- Hourly updates on the free plan
- Over 200 currencies
- Faster updates on its higher plans
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Try FxFeed.io for free
5,000 requests a month on the free plan, any base currency, no credit card required.