CoinMarketCap
Crypto price, market cap and exchange ranking site with a tiered crypto and DEX data API.
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CoinMarketCap key facts
| Category | Analytics tool |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android, API |
| Free plan | Basic: 15,000 API credits per month, 50 requests per minute, commercial use |
| Pricing | Builder $29/mo, Startup $79/mo, Growth $299/mo, Professional $699/mo, Enterprise custom |
| Launched | 2013 |
What is CoinMarketCap?
CoinMarketCap is a crypto price and market cap tracking site founded in 2013. Its API has a free Basic plan with 15,000 monthly credits and 50 requests per minute; paid plans start at $29 per month (Builder, 150K credits, 3 years of history). It also runs DexScan for onchain DEX data.
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CoinMarketCap pros and cons
- Free Basic API plan allows commercial use
- All-time history from the $79/mo Startup plan up
- ISO 27001 and SOC 2 attested API
- Free plan limited to 15,000 credits per month
- Basic and Builder plans have no WebSocket
- Builder plan history limited to 3 years
CoinMarketCap FAQ
What is CoinMarketCap?
CoinMarketCap is a crypto price and market cap tracking site founded in 2013. Its API has a free Basic plan with 15,000 monthly credits and 50 requests per minute; paid plans start at $29 per month (Builder, 150K credits, 3 years of history). It also runs DexScan for onchain DEX data.
How much does CoinMarketCap cost?
Builder $29/mo, Startup $79/mo, Growth $299/mo, Professional $699/mo, Enterprise custom, according to CoinMarketCap’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026). Free plan: Basic: 15,000 API credits per month, 50 requests per minute, commercial use.
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Sources: CoinMarketCap: official site, CoinMarketCap: API pricing, CoinMarketCap: About. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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