Affordable CryptoCompare Alternative for Historical Data
PolyHistorical offers prediction market historical data at a fraction of CryptoCompare pricing.
CryptoCompare vs PolyHistorical
CryptoCompare offers broad crypto market data (prices, OHLCV, social metrics) across thousands of assets. PolyHistorical focuses on Polymarket prediction market order book history — a data type CryptoCompare doesn't provide.
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | PolyHistorical | CryptoCompare |
|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | ✓ BTC/ETH/SOL data, no credit card | ✓ Limited calls |
| Paid Starting Price | $11/month (Pro) | $79/month |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | $500+/month |
| Order Book History | ✓ Included in all plans | ✗ Not available |
What PolyHistorical Does Better
- Prediction market order books: Full bid/ask depth history — CryptoCompare has none
- Sub-second snapshots: 300ms granularity vs CryptoCompare's minute-level data
- 86% cheaper: $11/mo vs $79/mo for the first paid tier
- No credit card for free tier: Start instantly
What CryptoCompare Does Better
- Broad asset coverage (5,000+ coins)
- Social and on-chain metrics
- OHLCV candle data across exchanges