CoinGecko

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Country: Malaysia (MY)
Founded: 2014
Developer: CoinGecko (Malaysia-based company)
Pricing: Free (with in-app purchases)
Open source: No
Platforms: Web, iOS, Android

Indexes

Investing/Portfolio

Overview

CoinGecko is a cryptocurrency data aggregator that tracks prices, market capitalization, charts, and statistics for over 16,000 cryptocurrencies and NFTs across 200+ blockchains and thousands of exchanges. It offers portfolio tracking, news, and market insights via web platform and mobile apps, targeted at crypto investors, traders, developers, and researchers seeking aggregated data from centralized and decentralized exchanges.

Key Features

Crypto Price Tracking - Real-time prices, charts, and market cap for thousands of cryptocurrencies and NFTs.
Portfolio Tracker - Free tool to track holdings across 10,000+ cryptocurrencies and NFTs on web and mobile.
Exchange Aggregation - Data from 1,000+ centralized and decentralized exchanges including Binance and Uniswap.
API Access - RESTful JSON endpoints for market data, onchain DEX data, and historical information.
NFT Floor Prices - Tracking of NFT floor prices and collection stats.
News and Insights - Latest cryptocurrency news and analysis on price movements.
Custom App Icons - Customization options for mobile app appearance.
Multi-Chain Support - Coverage of 250+ blockchains and 1,800+ DEXes via GeckoTerminal.

Pricing

Plan	Price	Includes
Free	Free	Core tracking, portfolio, prices, charts, news across web and mobile.
In-App Purchases	Varies	Premium features or unlocks (details not specified in sources).

Platforms & Requirements

Available as a web platform at coingecko.com, iOS app via App Store (designed for iPad, not verified for macOS), and Android app via Google Play or APK. No minimum requirements specified; mobile apps support real-time tracking and customization. Web version provides full data access without installation.

Integrations & Ecosystem

CoinGecko API for developers
1,000+ crypto exchanges (e.g., Coinbase, Binance)
250+ blockchains
1,800+ DEXes via GeckoTerminal
Portfolio import/export
Uniswap and other DEX data

Alternatives

App	Difference
CoinMarketCap	Similar aggregator but owned by Binance, with more emphasis on exchange rankings.
CryptoCompare	Focuses on portfolio tools and social trading data alongside prices.
Messari	Provides in-depth research reports and on-chain metrics beyond basic tracking.
DefiLlama	Specializes in DeFi TVL and protocol data rather than broad coin prices.

Reputation

CoinGecko is recognized as a leading independent crypto data aggregator since 2014, valued for its comprehensive coverage of coins, NFTs, and DEX data without affiliation to major exchanges. Users appreciate the free portfolio tracker and API reliability for developers and institutions. Some note in-app purchases as a shift from fully free model, but it maintains strong community trust for unbiased market data.

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