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ValueOddsAPI vs API-Football
Daily request budgets for football applications.
Published by ValueOddsAPI · Sources reviewed 30 October 2026 · Product comparison, not an independent performance benchmark.
The practical difference
API-Football publishes football plans covering fixtures, statistics, predictions and odds endpoints. Its pricing is organised around daily request allowances, with the free plan limited in available seasons.
Sources: Official plans and endpoint coverage.
Pricing, requests and data
| Compare | API-Football | ValueOddsAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free: 100 requests/day. Pro US$19/month; Ultra US$29; Mega US$39. | Data Archive €149, Data Display €399 and Data Partner from €999/month, excluding VAT. Scope is agreed before activation. |
| Usage model | Paid daily allowances: 7,500, 75,000 and 150,000 requests respectively. | Capacity, delivery and permitted use are agreed for your named application before activation. |
| Data focus | Football data including pre-match and in-play odds endpoints. | Scoped raw odds, historical datasets and display integrations. Coverage and usage rights are confirmed per application. |
| Selection criteria | A relevant option for football-first apps needing match context as well as odds. | Consider ValueOddsAPI for reporting, historical analysis and approved odds display. |
Competitor details are based on the official sources linked above. Prices retain their original currency and billing period; no currency conversion or like-for-like savings claim is implied. Confirm current terms before purchasing.
How should I compare a daily limit with an hourly one?
Use an actual schedule. A service that fits your daily total may still have a separate short-term rate limit. Count polling during peak fixtures, metadata refreshes and retries; do not assume every published limit can be sustained continuously.
Where ValueOddsAPI fits
ValueOddsAPI is designed for teams building reporting, historical analysis and odds display products. Our supported sports are soccer, basketball, tennis, darts, American football (NFL) and ice hockey (NHL). A supported sport does not mean every league, bookmaker or market is available.
Start with our published plans and request calculator. We confirm your setup and access with you after signup. For a probability-based workflow, read our value betting API overview.
Before you switch
- Check odds availability per league, season and fixture.
- Include statistics and fixture calls in the daily budget.
- Ask about burst limits before increasing polling frequency.
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