Bargo Congress Trades API vs Exchangerate.host

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%100%
Uptime · 30d—%100%
P50 · ms513
P95 · ms822
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not published
Rate limit30 req/window · 29 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-272026-07-05
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Bargo Congress Trades API vs Exchangerate.host: common questions

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

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

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

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

Yes — both Bargo Congress Trades API and Exchangerate.host 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 Bargo Congress Trades API and Exchangerate.host free for commercial use?

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