Fixer.io Alternative — Currency Rates With a Free Tier and Geo Data
Fixer.io discontinued its free plan and focuses solely on exchange rate data. ApogeoAPI offers a free tier, 161 currencies updated every 4 hours, and bundles countries, cities, and IP geolocation in the same subscription.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side overview of what each API offers.
Migrating from Fixer.io
Fixer.io and ApogeoAPI share a similar REST structure. The main change is the base URL and adding your ApogeoAPI key.
Fixer.io
fetch('https://data.fixer.io/api/latest?access_key=KEY&symbols=USD,GBP,JPY')
.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 Fixer.io
Fixer.io works well for dedicated currency conversion use cases where you need 170+ currencies and hourly refresh rates on a paid plan.
- —You need 170+ currencies (Fixer has slightly more)
- —You need hourly rate updates (paid plan)
- —You already have separate APIs for geographic data
- —You have an existing Fixer.io integration and no migration budget
When to choose ApogeoAPI
Choose ApogeoAPI when you need a free tier, geographic data alongside currency rates, or want to consolidate multiple APIs into one subscription.
- ✓You need a free tier (Fixer.io has none)
- ✓You need exchange rates + countries + cities in one API
- ✓You want IP geolocation alongside currency conversion
- ✓You want to reduce your API subscriptions and costs
Common questions
Is there a free Fixer.io alternative?
Yes — ApogeoAPI has a free tier with 1,000 requests/month and a 14-day full-access trial on signup. Fixer.io retired its free plan; all plans start at a paid tier.
Does ApogeoAPI support the same currencies as Fixer.io?
ApogeoAPI supports 161 currencies updated every 4 hours. Fixer.io supports 170+ with hourly updates on paid plans. For most applications the currency coverage is equivalent.
Can I use ApogeoAPI with any base currency, not just EUR?
Yes. ApogeoAPI stores all rates relative to USD and computes any base currency on request. You can convert from EUR, GBP, JPY, or any supported currency without a paid plan restriction.
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.