ExchangeRatesAPI Alternative — More Requests, More Data, One API
ExchangeRatesAPI.io is a solid currency-rates service, but its free tier is limited to 250 requests/month and it only covers exchange rates. ApogeoAPI gives you 1,000 free requests/month, 161 currencies, and bundles countries, cities, and IP geolocation under the same key.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side overview of what each API offers.
Migrating from ExchangeRatesAPI
The migration is a straightforward base-URL swap and header change.
ExchangeRatesAPI.io
fetch('https://api.exchangeratesapi.io/v1/latest?access_key=KEY&base=USD&symbols=EUR,GBP')
.then(r => r.json())
.then(d => console.log(d.rates));ApogeoAPI
fetch('https://api.apogeoapi.com/v1/currencies/USD', {
headers: { Authorization: 'Bearer YOUR_KEY' }
})
.then(r => r.json())
.then(d => console.log(d));When to use ExchangeRatesAPI
ExchangeRatesAPI.io is a good fit for pure currency conversion with a simple free tier and a large currency list.
- —You need 170+ currencies (ExchangeRatesAPI covers more)
- —You need hourly updates (paid plan)
- —You only need currency data, no geographic features
- —You already have a working ExchangeRatesAPI integration
When to choose ApogeoAPI
Choose ApogeoAPI when you need a more generous free tier, geographic data alongside currency rates, or an all-in-one subscription.
- ✓4× more free requests (1,000 vs 250/month)
- ✓Countries, states, and cities alongside exchange rates
- ✓IP geolocation to auto-detect user currency
- ✓Single subscription instead of multiple APIs
Common questions
How is ApogeoAPI different from ExchangeRatesAPI.io?
ExchangeRatesAPI.io focuses exclusively on currency exchange rates. ApogeoAPI adds countries data, cities (150K+), IP geolocation, and states/provinces in the same API, so you do not need multiple subscriptions.
Does ApogeoAPI have a free plan like ExchangeRatesAPI.io?
Yes. ApogeoAPI has a permanent free tier (1,000 requests/month) plus a 14-day full-access trial on every new account. ExchangeRatesAPI.io also has a free tier but limits it to 250 requests/month.
How often does ApogeoAPI update exchange rates?
ApogeoAPI refreshes all 161 currency rates every 4 hours using ExchangeRate-API as primary source and ECB Frankfurter as fallback. Responses include a `stale` flag if data is older than 6 hours.
Looking for other alternatives?
Switch to ApogeoAPI — 14-day free trial
Exchange rates, countries, cities, and IP geolocation — all in one API. No credit card required.