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CompanyData.com vs Currencyapi

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

APICompanyData.comHEALTHY68CurrencyapiDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d49.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d55.0%0.0%
P50 · ms243—
P95 · ms931—
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CompanyData.com vs Currencyapi: common questions

Which is more reliable, CompanyData.com or Currencyapi?

On our scheduled checks, CompanyData.com leads on measured uptime — CompanyData.com at 49.0% versus Currencyapi at 0.0% 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 CompanyData.com and Currencyapi need an API key?

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

Can I call CompanyData.com and Currencyapi from the browser?

Yes — both CompanyData.com and Currencyapi 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 CompanyData.com and Currencyapi free for commercial use?

CompanyData.com has unclear commercial terms, and Currencyapi 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.