Bank of Russia vs Fixer

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms648481
P95 · ms43394584
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverified (underlying rates are official Bank of Russia public data)Unverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bank of Russia vs Fixer: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bank of Russia or Fixer?

On our scheduled checks, Bank of Russia leads on measured uptime — Bank of Russia at 100% versus Fixer at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Bank of Russia or Fixer?

Fixer has the lower median latency in our checks — Bank of Russia responds in 648 ms versus Fixer at 481 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 Bank of Russia and Fixer need an API key?

Bank of Russia needs no key, while Fixer requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Bank of Russia first.

Can I call Bank of Russia and Fixer from the browser?

Yes — both Bank of Russia and Fixer send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Bank of Russia and Fixer free for commercial use?

Bank of Russia has unclear commercial terms, and Fixer 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.