Adyen Checkout API vs FXMacroData
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Adyen Checkout API vs FXMacroData: common questions
Which is more reliable, Adyen Checkout API or FXMacroData?
On our scheduled checks, FXMacroData leads on measured uptime — Adyen Checkout API at —% versus FXMacroData at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Adyen Checkout API and FXMacroData need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Adyen Checkout API uses an API key and FXMacroData uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Adyen Checkout API and FXMacroData from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Adyen Checkout API and FXMacroData from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Adyen Checkout API and FXMacroData free for commercial use?
Adyen Checkout API has unclear commercial terms, and FXMacroData has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.