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Binlist vs ExchangeRate-API (open)

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

APIBinlistNEW—ExchangeRate-API (open)NEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (requires 'Accept-Version: 3' header)Free — limits not published
Rate limitRate limited for unauthenticated use; exact limit unpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Binlist vs ExchangeRate-API (open): common questions

Which is more reliable, Binlist or ExchangeRate-API (open)?

On our scheduled checks, ExchangeRate-API (open) leads on measured uptime — Binlist at —% versus ExchangeRate-API (open) 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 Binlist and ExchangeRate-API (open) need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Binlist is callable with no signup, and ExchangeRate-API (open) is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Binlist and ExchangeRate-API (open) from the browser?

Only ExchangeRate-API (open) is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Binlist needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Binlist and ExchangeRate-API (open) free for commercial use?

Binlist has unclear commercial terms, and ExchangeRate-API (open) 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.