10 CoinMarketCap Alternatives You Should Know for Tracking Crypto Prices

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For many crypto enthusiasts and investors, CoinMarketCap (CMC) is often the go-to platform for tracking market movements.

While CMC offers a comprehensive overview of cryptocurrency prices, relying on it exclusively can sometimes lead to misinformed decisions.

CMC has had its share of data inaccuracies. In 2017, the platform provided incorrect information about XRP, leading to substantial losses for some investors. In 2018, it briefly delisted the Kraken exchange, causing significant shifts in data.

Additionally, CMC was acquired by Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, in 2020. Although Binance has stated that CMC would remain independent, this acquisition has raised concerns about data integrity.

For these reasons, it’s important to consider alternatives. Here, we highlight the 10 best alternatives to CoinMarketCap, each offering unique features.

1. CoinGecko

If you visit the CoinGecko website for the first time, it seems too familiar to CoinMarketCap.

To notice the difference, you have to click on any crypto asset, and it provides every information about the crypto, such as developers, websites, wallets, and communities, and also allows you to quickly see the exchanging price of the coin in USD or vice versa. Even you can express your opinion about the currency price on that day. All these results are shown on one page, so you don’t have to click multiple tabs.

Compared to CMC, CoinGecko shows fewer coin data, around 14,000, but they have a separate section for pump fun coins, which are from the pump.fun platform for token fair launches with no presale and no team allocation.

Besides the website, they also offer Android and iOS apps, API, Widgets, and many customizable options.

2. CryptoCompare

CryptoCompare presents all the data visually in real-time.

Also, it is considered the one-stop shop for all crypto things; you can view rankings of more than 5,000 cryptos, with recent trades displayed in real-time. Filter coins by proof type or algorithm, view mining information, and read reviews of wallets.

But rather than showing prices, CryptoCompare is famous for its beta version of a portfolio management web app where you can add, buy/sell details of your crypto investments to conclude.

3. Live Coin Watch

As the name suggests, the website shows the live price movement of over 30000 cryptos.

Alongside prices, the platform provides supply-demand data, market movers, and exchange activity — all of it updated live, so no page refresh is necessary.

A standout feature is its customizable layout, allowing users to tailor the site to their preferences.

Like CryptoCompare, it also includes a portfolio tracker for real-time monitoring.

4. Coin360

Like the above websites, Coin360 also racks live crypto prices.

But one thing that differentiates Coin360 from all the others is its map view, which presents all the required data in a single page-like map.

Also, their “Liquidity Book” monitors the best liquidity for a given transaction amount, helping you trade cryptos quickly.

Their news ticker at the bottom of the website makes it easier for you to get updates on the latest incidents happening in the crypto world.

5. CoinCodex

Similar to CoinGecko, CoinCodex also shows the same amount of crypto prices but from fewer exchanges (only 235).

Their website layout looks familiar to CoinMarketCap; however, they stand out from all the above exchanges because of their IEO, STO, ICO, and IDO lists.

The Dapps list provides you with complete information about Dapps, and the IEO platform list gives you full insights into the top 5 best secure platforms for investments.

Additionally, CoinCodex provides updates on upcoming events related to cryptos and Blockchain.

6. Coinlib

If you visit Coinlib for the first time, it may feel like you’re on a clone website of Live Coin Watch. However, you’ll notice a drastic difference between both websites after spending some time on the site.

Coinlib is a newer player in the market but has quickly gained traction due to unique features like its ability to compare up to eight different cryptocurrencies side by side based on trading volume, performance, and market caps.

Additionally, it tracks top fiat currencies to give users a comprehensive market overview.

7. CoinCheckup

Launched in 2017, CoinCheckup provides price details similar to other platforms but differentiates itself with its “Analysis” feature.

The Analysis feature provides you with deep insights into a coin using two different methods: Fundamental and Investment analysis, which are very helpful for making investment decisions.

Fundamental analysis gives you a behind-the-scenes picture of a coin, such as the development team, brand, algorithm, social media presence, the business they are aiming for, etc.

Investment analysis provides you with statistics about coins, such as All-Time High, ROI, Winning month, etc.

8. BitInfoCharts

BitInfoCharts is the best website that gives you detailed statistics about the technical aspects of cryptos, especially mining.

In addition to showing prices, they include the block time, block count, block reward, the value of the top 100 rich list, wealth distribution across the top addresses, the largest transactions in the last 24 hours, the last GitHub commit, and a whole lot more.

Although I cannot explain all the unique features they have in this post, I’ll need a dedicated one to cover them.

However, one drawback is the website design. The design looks like you’re seeing a website that was made back in the early era of the internet.

9. CoinCap

If you don’t need fancy charts or alerts, then CoinCap is for you.

CoinCap is a simple coin tracking platform that gives real-time insight into crypto prices and the exchange volume.

There are no charts and tickers. There are only three columns: a list of coins and their prices and 24-hour volume. This also applies to exchange data.

CoinCaps Android and iOS apps are available, which give you the chart option.

Moreover, there are limited coins and exchanges listed, so you can focus on more top currencies.

CoinCap API is also available for developers, which provides insights into exactly which exchanges and markets contribute to CoinCap’s pricing. For all endpoints, a single page offers 100 responses by default and supports up to 2,000 responses per page upon request.

10. Messari

Messari is not for someone who is merely looking to know the price movement of crypto. It is specifically designed for serious traders and crypto experts.

Many industry experts are behind the creation of Messari, all aiming to bring transparency into the crypto economy using the platform.

Their weekly newsletters and other types of market analysis are valued tools used by many professionals in the industry.

The free version of Messari is not bad at all; you’ll get a ton of options for gaining a good understanding of price movements. However, the pro version gives you the freedom to customize your dashboard, team access, expert long-form weekly research, AI-powered insights, and many more features.

Conclusion

These are the best alternatives to CoinMarketCap currently available.

While no single platform offers all the features you may need, each provides valuable insights into cryptocurrency prices and market trends.

Let me know in the comments which alternative you prefer, or share your experience if you’ve already used one.

Your insights could help others in the crypto community!

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