CoinMarketCap API Pricing

Question 1

Are there any discounts available for yearly subscriptions?

Answer

Yes, we offer significant discounts for yearly subscriptions compared to monthly billing. By choosing an annual plan, you can save up to 20% on your subscription, making it a cost-effective option for those planning to use our API long-term. This discount is automatically applied when you select the yearly billing option during checkout.

Question 2

Can I switch plans or cancel my subscription at any time?

Answer

Absolutely! We understand that your needs may change, so we offer the flexibility to upgrade, downgrade, or cancel your subscription at any time. You can manage your subscription directly through your account dashboard, ensuring you have complete control over your plan.

Question 3

Does the Basic plan really offer free access?

Answer

Yes, the Basic plan provides truly free access with no subscription required. It includes essential market data such as rankings, latest pricing, and listings, making it perfect for personal use or for those who want to test the API before committing to a paid plan. There's no time limit, and you can upgrade to a paid plan anytime if you need more advanced features.

Question 4

What does 'commercial use approved' mean in the pricing plans?

Answer

Commercial use approved means that the API plan you've selected grants you the right to integrate CoinMarketCap data into commercial products, services, or applications that you intend to distribute, sell, or use in a business context.

Our Startup, Growth, Professional, and Enterprise plans include commercial use rights, allowing you to confidently embed our data into your business offerings. These plans ensure compliance with our licensing terms, providing the legal framework necessary to support your commercial activities.

However, it's crucial to understand that while you can use the data within your own products, this license is limited, non-exclusive, and non-transferable. You are not allowed to redistribute or resell the data as a standalone service, such as through your own API or as part of a data distribution product. The data must be an integrated component of a larger product offering, designed for end users who utilize your product for personal, non-commercial purposes. For more details, please refer to our Commercial Terms of Use: https://pro.coinmarketcap.com/user-agreement-commercial/.

Question 5

How long are your contracts?

Answer

Our contracts are flexible and designed to meet your needs. We offer both monthly and yearly subscription options. If you choose a monthly plan, your contract renews every month, giving you the flexibility to cancel or switch plans at the end of each billing cycle. If you opt for a yearly plan, your contract will last for 12 months, but you benefit from significant savings of up to 20% compared to the monthly rate. Regardless of the plan you choose, there are no long-term commitments, so you have the freedom to manage your subscription as needed.

Question 6

Can I upgrade at any time?

Answer

Yes, you can upgrade your plan at any time. Whether you find that your data needs have grown or you're ready to access more advanced features, upgrading is quick and easy. Simply log into your account dashboard, choose the plan you'd like to upgrade to, and the change will take effect immediately. Any unused portion of your current plan will be prorated towards the new plan, ensuring that you only pay the difference. This flexibility ensures that your API access can scale with your needs, without any disruption to your service.

Question 7

Can I use the API without an API key?

Answer

Yes. The Keyless Public API exposes a curated subset of production endpoints at https://pro-api.coinmarketcap.com/trial-pro-api with no signup or key required. It's rate-limited and the endpoint subset is fixed - for production, sign up for a free Basic key or a paid plan. See the Keyless Public API docs.

Question 8

Are the ISO certifications included on all plans?

Answer

Yes. CoinMarketCap's ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701 certifications cover the underlying API platform, so every tier, from Basic to Enterprise, runs on the same certified, independently assessed security and privacy infrastructure. There's no separate compliance tier or add-on cost; certified data handling is standard at every price point.

Question 9

What's the difference between Standard API and DEX API?

Answer

Standard APIs focus more on token-level fundamental data, providing aggregated information of tokens across both CEXs and DEXs.

In contrast, DEX APIs focus specifically on on-chain DEX-related data, such as which pools a token can be traded in, the liquidity of pools, contract security info, and more. For the full list of supported DEX API endpoints, please refer to: https://coinmarketcap.com/api/documentation/pro-api-reference/token

Question 10

For existing users, can we use the new API seamlessly under our subscribed plans?

Answer

Yes. The DEX API will grant you access to the corresponding endpoints based on the tier of the Standard API plan you previously subscribed to.

Question 11

Can I subscribe to different plans for the Standard API and the DEX API?

Answer

No. Both APIs must use the same plan because they share the same credit pool. Each endpoint consumes a different number of credits, but the total available credits are unified under a single plan.

Question 12

Can I use the DEX API for commercial purposes?

Answer

Yes, the DEX API can be used for commercial purposes starting from the Startup plan. For commercial applications, the Enterprise plan is the one we recommend the most. It offers custom solutions tailored to your business needs, including commercial licensing, unlimited queries, and access to advanced data features. This ensures you have the necessary resources and permissions to integrate the API into your commercial projects.

Question 13

Will you provide a streaming data service for us to receive push updates?

Answer

Yes, real-time push of trading and statistical data via WebSocket is currently under development. Please contact us directly to access it.

Endpoint	Path	Price per Call	Rate Limit
Cryptocurrency Quotes Latest	/x402/v3/cryptocurrency/quotes/latest	0.01 USDC	30/min per wallet
Cryptocurrency Listing Latest	/x402/v3/cryptocurrency/listing/latest
DEX Pairs Quotes Latest	/x402/v4/dex/pairs/quotes/latest
DEX Search	/x402/v1/dex/search
MCP	/x402/mcp