About ExchangeRate-API
ExchangeRate-API provides currency conversion rates through a simple JSON API. It covers 165 currencies and is used by apps that need reliable rates for pricing, reporting or dashboards.
What it does
You request the latest rates for a base currency and receive a JSON response that is easy to parse. The service combines several data sources to keep the rates stable, and the free plan lets you start without a credit card. Paid plans add faster rate updates, with the Pro plan offering updates without waiting for the next day. The company describes long term support for its endpoints, so older integrations keep working. Documentation and support are offered to help you connect the API in a few lines of code.
Key features
- Get rates for 165 currencies in JSON
- Use a free key with no credit card
- Read rates from several data sources
- Get faster rate updates on the Pro plan
- Rely on endpoints that stay in place over time
Who it's for
SaaS developers, e-commerce teams and finance apps that convert prices will find it useful. Teams that need a simple, long-lived rate source without managing data feeds will also benefit.
Pricing and good to know
The free plan is available without a credit card. The Pro plan is listed at $10 per month, and a two-week free trial is offered for it. Check the current limits for each plan, since the number of requests you can make depends on the plan you choose.
Highlights
- Get rates for 165 currencies in JSON
- Use a free key with no credit card
- Read rates from several data sources
- Get faster rate updates on the Pro plan
- Rely on endpoints that stay in place over time
