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CoinGecko vs FXMacroData

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

APICoinGeckoDEAD0FXMacroDataDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseProprietary — attribution requiredUnverified
Free tier10k calls/mo demo key, no cardFree tier — API key required
Rate limit~30/min, tightens under loadUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CoinGecko vs FXMacroData: common questions

Which is more reliable, CoinGecko or FXMacroData?

Both are neck-and-neck — CoinGecko and FXMacroData each measure 0.0% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Do CoinGecko and FXMacroData need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — CoinGecko 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 CoinGecko and FXMacroData from the browser?

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

CoinGecko 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.