Live-Rates is 100% Free!

A common question from prospective users of live-rates.com centers on pricing. The answer surprises many: the service is free for up to 3 requests per hour, no account required.

For projects that do not need quotes refreshed every second, Live-Rates removes the cost barrier entirely and lets developers focus on shipping.

Key takeaways

• Live-Rates is free for up to 3 requests per hour.
• Over 200 paying subscribers use authenticated access for per-second updates.
• More than 90% of Live-Rates traffic comes from anonymous, unauthenticated users.
• The free tier fits any solution that does not require second-by-second refreshes.
• The stated mission is to handle rate data so developers can focus on their core product.

Free Access Up to 3 Requests Per Hour

The pricing question comes up often, and the answer is straightforward: any developer can call the Live-Rates API up to 3 times per hour at no cost. This tier requires no payment details and is designed for websites and applications that display exchange rates without needing constant updates.

Who Pays and Who Does Not

Paid Subscribers

At present, more than 200 subscribers pay for authenticated access. These clients need forex data refreshed every second, typically for trading dashboards, financial tools, or high-traffic price widgets that cannot tolerate stale quotes.

Anonymous Users

The more revealing statistic is that over 90% of Live-Rates users are anonymous and unauthenticated. They rely entirely on the free tier, confirming that most rate-display use cases do not demand per-second precision.

When the Free Tier Is Enough

If a solution or website does not need quotes updated every second, the free tier covers it. Developers can integrate reliable rate data into their product without a subscription, saving budget for features that matter more to their business.

The Mission Behind the Free Tier

Live-Rates exists to keep developers focused on what is really important for their business and to absorb the annoying part of sourcing and serving accurate forex data. Offering a genuinely free tier is a direct expression of that mission.

FAQ

How much does Live-Rates cost?

Live-Rates is free for up to 3 requests per hour. Higher-frequency access, such as per-second updates, is offered through a paid subscription.

Do users need to create an account to use the free tier?

No. More than 90% of Live-Rates users are anonymous and unauthenticated, using the service without signing up.

Who typically pays for a subscription?

The 200+ paying subscribers are clients who make authenticated requests because they need forex data updated every second.

When should a project upgrade from the free tier?

Upgrade when the solution requires quotes updated every second. Projects that do not need that refresh rate can stay on the free tier.

Why offer a free tier at all?

The stated mission is to let users focus on what is really important for their business while Live-Rates handles the rate data.

Ready to move beyond the free tier and unlock per-second forex updates? Explore the options on the Live-Rates plans page.