A Better CountryLayer Alternative
CountryLayer requires a paid plan from the start. ApogeoAPI gives you a free tier forever plus a 14-day full trial — no credit card. Plus cities, exchange rates, and IP geolocation that CountryLayer does not offer.
Start for free — CountryLayer requires a subscription even for basic use
ApogeoAPI is free forever for 1,000 requests per month. Countries and states included at no cost. Premium features (cities, IP geo, exchange rates) unlock automatically for your first 14 days.
Feature comparison
What you get with each API.
Common questions
Does ApogeoAPI have a free plan unlike CountryLayer?
Yes. ApogeoAPI is free forever for 1,000 requests per month — countries and states included. Every new account also gets a 14-day full trial with no credit card. CountryLayer requires a paid subscription for all usage.
Does ApogeoAPI include cities and exchange rates?
Yes. ApogeoAPI provides 150K+ cities with coordinates and live exchange rates for 161 currencies — both absent from CountryLayer. These features are available on the Basic plan ($19/month) and above, and fully accessible during the free trial.
Can I migrate from CountryLayer to ApogeoAPI?
Yes. Both APIs use REST and return JSON. The endpoint structures differ but switching is straightforward. Full API documentation is at api.apogeoapi.com/api/docs.
Start Free — No credit card
Free forever plan + 14-day full access trial. Cities, exchange rates, and IP geo included during the trial.