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Binlist vs FXMacroData

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

APIBinlistNEW—FXMacroDataNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — no key (requires 'Accept-Version: 3' header)Free tier — API key required
Rate limitRate limited for unauthenticated use; exact limit unpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Binlist vs FXMacroData: common questions

Which is more reliable, Binlist or FXMacroData?

On our scheduled checks, FXMacroData leads on measured uptime — Binlist 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 Binlist and FXMacroData need an API key?

Binlist needs no key, while FXMacroData requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Binlist first.

Can I call Binlist and FXMacroData from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Binlist 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 Binlist and FXMacroData free for commercial use?

Binlist 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.