Why caution:discovered 2026-04-12 · effective date unknown — Free plan is not unlimited; limited to 200 requests/day Source ↗Full history ↓
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Limits, pricing history. Catalogue date July 2026. Last updated 2026-09-10.
UniRateAPI's free tier offers Free Tier $0 /month Perfect for testing and personal projects 870+ currencies (FIAT + Crypto) Historical forex data… We rate it caution — one recorded limit reduction, discovered 2026-04-12.
⚠️ Pricing change: The free tier now has a limit of 30 requests/minute. The page explicitly states a limit of 30 req/min. The number of supported currencies has increased to 870+ from 590+. Source ↗ (discovered 2026-08-28 · effective date unknown)View in changelog →
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Free Tier Details
Free Tier $0 /month Perfect for testing and personal projects 870+ currencies (FIAT + Crypto) Historical forex data 200 requests/day EU VAT rates included Precious metals API
We read that on 2026-09-10 from https://unirateapi.com, and our check recorded: the page names UniRateAPI as "unirateapi" and states "$0".
The free tier now has a limit of 30 requests/minute. The page explicitly states a limit of 30 req/min. The number of supported currencies has increased to 870+ from 590+. Source ↗
Before: Real-time exchange rates for 590+ currencies and crypto. 200 requests/day API calls on the free plan, perfect for developers and finance apps.
After: Free Tier $0 /month Perfect for testing and personal projects 870+ currencies (FIAT + Crypto) Historical forex data 200 requests/day EU VAT rates included Precious metals API
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Yes, UniRateAPI offers a free tier: Free. Free Tier $0 /month Perfect for testing and personal projects 870+ currencies (FIAT + Crypto) Historical forex data 200 requests/day EU VAT rates included Precious metals API
What is UniRateAPI's free tier?
UniRateAPI's free tier is called "Free". Free Tier $0 /month Perfect for testing and personal projects 870+ currencies (FIAT + Crypto) Historical forex data 200 requests/day EU VAT rates included Precious metals API
Is UniRateAPI's free tier reliable?
UniRateAPI's free tier requires caution because of one specific recorded change, discovered 2026-04-12: Free plan is not unlimited; limited to 200 requests/day Source: https://unirateapi.com
Is UniRateAPI's free tier good for production?
UniRateAPI's free tier is usable for prototyping and development, but we rate it caution because of one recorded limit reduction, discovered 2026-04-12. Consider alternatives with more stable pricing for critical services.
What changed in UniRateAPI's pricing?
UniRateAPI has had 2 recorded pricing changes. Most recently: The free tier now has a limit of 30 requests/minute. The page explicitly states a limit of 30 req/min. The number of supported currencies has increased to 870+ from 590+. Source: https://unirateapi.com (discovered 2026-08-28).
When will I outgrow UniRateAPI's free tier?
At 200 requests/day, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is UniRateAPI in?
UniRateAPI is categorized under Dev Utilities on AgentDeals.
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