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
Every plan includes stats, odds, xG, history, and every documented endpoint.
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
- 80 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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