CoinGecko Demo API
Crypto No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitFree Demo: 10,000 monthly credits; a per-minute cap applies (published values vary. Check current docs).
Documentation: www.coingecko.com ยท Checked Sep 13, 2026
About
CoinGecko's Demo API provides free access to real-time prices, market caps, volumes, and basic historical data for thousands of cryptocurrencies. No credit card required. Free keys get 10,000 monthly credits; commercial or high-volume use needs a paid plan. CoinGecko is one of the largest independent crypto data aggregators.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: Free Demo: 10,000 monthly credits; a per-minute cap applies (published values vary. Check current docs).
Verified: 2026-09-13
Best for: Crypto dashboards Portfolio trackers Sentiment bots
Setup
- Create a free CoinGecko account (no credit card).
- Copy your free Demo API key from the API dashboard.
- Send it in the x-cg-demo-api-key header on every request.
Example
GET https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/simple/price?ids=bitcoin,ethereum&vs_currencies=usd (header: x-cg-demo-api-key)Use cases
- Crypto price dashboards and tickers
- Portfolio valuation and allocation tracking
- Alert bots for price movements