Football-Data.org Alternative
Outgrowing Football-Data.org free-tier limits? Compare coverage, odds, xG, and rate limits with TheStatsAPI.
Quick answer
TheStatsAPI is a Football-Data.org alternative for teams that need more competitions, odds, xG, and player-level stats than a free tier provides, with flat pricing and a 7-day trial.
TheStatsAPI vs Football-Data.org
| Feature | TheStatsAPI | Football-Data.org |
|---|---|---|
| Competitions covered | Up to 1,196 on request | Around a dozen on the free tier |
| Odds | Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair, Kambi included | Not provided |
| xG (expected goals) | Included where available | Not provided |
| Player-level stats | Goals, assists, minutes, cards, shots | Limited |
| Rate limits | Generous plan-based limits | Free tier ~10 requests/min |
| Pricing | Flat from $50/mo | Free tier + paid tiers |
Why developers choose TheStatsAPI
- Far deeper coverage than free-tier limits
- Odds and xG included, not just basic fixtures/results
- Player-level statistics across competitions
- Predictable pricing as you scale
When Football-Data.org may fit better
- Your project fits comfortably inside a free tier
- You only need top-5 league fixtures and results
Frequently Asked Questions
Why move off Football-Data.org?
Teams move when they hit free-tier rate limits or need odds, xG, deeper history, or more competitions — all included with TheStatsAPI.
Does TheStatsAPI have a free option?
There is a 7-day free trial with full access, then plans from $50/month.
Can I get player stats?
Yes — goals, assists, minutes, cards, and shots per player across covered competitions.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
All stats data — fixtures, results, match & player stats, xG, and history.
Starter
For prototypes, side projects, and early products
Included in every plan:
- All football data endpoints included
- Pre-match & live odds endpoints
- Bet365, Pinnacle, Betfair Exchange & Kambi odds
- 1X2, Asian handicap, totals, BTTS, DNB & corners
- Fixtures, results, match stats, teams & players
- xG, player season stats & team stats
- 10 years of historical match data
- Build with AI
- 150 competitions by default, up to 1,196 on request
- 100,000 requests/month
- 120 requests/min
- Email & chat support
Growth
For production apps with steady traffic
Everything in Starter, plus:
- 500,000 requests/month
- 300 requests/min
- Priority support for production teams
Scale
For high-volume, production-grade usage
Everything in Growth, upgraded to:
- 5,000,000 requests/month
- 1,000 requests/min
- Dedicated support & SLA
Try TheStatsAPI free for 7 days
Fixtures, results, stats, odds, and xG in one REST API. Every endpoint and competition included.
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