ArgentinaDatos vs Currents

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms92586
P95 · ms7581165
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

ArgentinaDatos vs Currents: common questions

Which is more reliable, ArgentinaDatos or Currents?

Both are neck-and-neck — ArgentinaDatos and Currents each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, ArgentinaDatos or Currents?

ArgentinaDatos has the lower median latency in our checks — ArgentinaDatos responds in 92 ms versus Currents at 586 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do ArgentinaDatos and Currents need an API key?

ArgentinaDatos needs no key, while Currents requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ArgentinaDatos first.

Can I call ArgentinaDatos and Currents from the browser?

Only ArgentinaDatos is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ArgentinaDatos and Currents free for commercial use?

ArgentinaDatos has unclear commercial terms, and Currents 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.