Billplz vs FXMacroData
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Billplz vs FXMacroData: common questions
Which is more reliable, Billplz or FXMacroData?
On our scheduled checks, FXMacroData leads on measured uptime — Billplz at —% versus FXMacroData 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 Billplz and FXMacroData need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Billplz uses an API key and FXMacroData uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Billplz and FXMacroData from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Billplz and FXMacroData from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Billplz and FXMacroData free for commercial use?
Billplz has unclear commercial terms, and FXMacroData 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.