Bank of Russia vs ValueRay
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bank of Russia vs ValueRay: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bank of Russia or ValueRay?
Both are neck-and-neck — Bank of Russia and ValueRay 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, Bank of Russia or ValueRay?
ValueRay has the lower median latency in our checks — Bank of Russia responds in 648 ms versus ValueRay at 553 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 ValueRay need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bank of Russia is callable with no signup, and ValueRay is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bank of Russia and ValueRay from the browser?
Yes — both Bank of Russia and ValueRay 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 ValueRay free for commercial use?
Bank of Russia has unclear commercial terms, and ValueRay 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.