Bargo Congress Trades API vs Exchangerate.dev

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%100%
Uptime · 30d—%100%
P50 · ms364
P95 · ms681
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limit30 req/window · 29 remaining12 req/window · 11 remaining · resets 1783515720
In directory since2026-07-272026-07-05
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Bargo Congress Trades API vs Exchangerate.dev: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bargo Congress Trades API or Exchangerate.dev?

On our scheduled checks, Exchangerate.dev leads on measured uptime — Bargo Congress Trades API at —% versus Exchangerate.dev at 100% 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 Bargo Congress Trades API and Exchangerate.dev need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Bargo Congress Trades API is callable with no signup, and Exchangerate.dev is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Bargo Congress Trades API and Exchangerate.dev from the browser?

Only Bargo Congress Trades API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Exchangerate.dev needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Bargo Congress Trades API and Exchangerate.dev free for commercial use?

Bargo Congress Trades API allows commercial use on its free tier, and Exchangerate.dev 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.