Bank of Russia vs Pick an Agency
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bank of Russia vs Pick an Agency: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bank of Russia or Pick an Agency?
On our scheduled checks, Pick an Agency leads on measured uptime — Bank of Russia at —% versus Pick an Agency 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 Bank of Russia and Pick an Agency need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bank of Russia is callable with no signup, and Pick an Agency is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bank of Russia and Pick an Agency from the browser?
Yes — both Bank of Russia and Pick an Agency 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 Pick an Agency free for commercial use?
Bank of Russia has unclear commercial terms, and Pick an Agency 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.