The affordable Sportradar alternative
Same sports data developers actually ship with — odds, schedules, stats, injuries — without enterprise sales calls or $500/mo minimums.
Upgrading? Use promo code STARTER30 for 30% off your first month of Starter.
ClearSports vs Sportradar
| Feature | ClearSports | Typical enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Self-serve signup | 30 seconds | Sales call required |
| Free tier | 1,000 calls/mo | Usually none |
| Starter price | $49/mo | $500+/mo typical |
| Odds + stats + schedules | One schema | Often split products |
| US sports + soccer | NFL to World Cup | Varies by contract |
| Contracts | Cancel anytime | Annual common |
FAQ
Is ClearSports a real Sportradar alternative?
For indie builders, betting tools, fantasy apps, and content sites that need odds, schedules, stats, and injuries via REST — yes. ClearSports is self-serve JSON with a free tier. Sportradar remains the enterprise choice for broadcast-grade redistribution deals.
How much cheaper is ClearSports?
Starter is $49/mo for 100K credits. Pro is $149/mo. Sportradar and SportsDataIO typically start hundreds per month with sales-led onboarding. Use promo code STARTER30 at checkout for 30% off your first month of Starter.
What leagues are covered?
NFL, NCAAF, NBA, NCAAB, NHL, MLB, and major soccer leagues including EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, MLS, Serie A, and FIFA World Cup 2026.
How fast can I start?
Enter your email on clearsportsapi.com, get a free API key, and call any league endpoint with Authorization: Bearer YOUR_KEY. Most developers make a successful call in under a minute.