Analytics tool

CoinGecko

Crypto price and market data aggregator with a free website and a tiered market data API.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

CoinGecko key facts

CategoryAnalytics tool
PlatformsWeb, iOS, Android, API
Free planDemo API: 10,000 calls per month, 100 calls per minute, attribution required
PricingBasic $35/mo, Analyst $129/mo, Lite $499/mo, Pro $999/mo; lower when billed yearly
LaunchedApril 8, 2014
About

What is CoinGecko?

CoinGecko is a crypto price and market data aggregator founded on April 8, 2014. Its API has a free Demo plan with 10,000 calls per month at 100 calls per minute; paid plans start at $35 per month (Basic, 100k call credits). It also tracks exchanges, NFTs and onchain DEX data.

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CoinGecko pros and cons

Pros
  • Free Demo API with 10,000 calls per month, no card needed
  • Keyless public API for quick prototyping
  • Paid API plans include WebSocket and webhooks
Cons
  • Demo plan requires attribution
  • Basic plan includes only 2 years of historical data
  • Enterprise plan needed for commercial redistribution

CoinGecko FAQ

What is CoinGecko?

CoinGecko is a crypto price and market data aggregator founded on April 8, 2014. Its API has a free Demo plan with 10,000 calls per month at 100 calls per minute; paid plans start at $35 per month (Basic, 100k call credits). It also tracks exchanges, NFTs and onchain DEX data.

How much does CoinGecko cost?

Basic $35/mo, Analyst $129/mo, Lite $499/mo, Pro $999/mo; lower when billed yearly, according to CoinGecko’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026). Free plan: Demo API: 10,000 calls per month, 100 calls per minute, attribution required.

Sources

  1. CoinGecko: official site
  2. CoinGecko: API pricing
  3. CoinGecko: About

How this page works

Sources: CoinGecko: official site, CoinGecko: API pricing, CoinGecko: About. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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