CurrencyFreaks vs FXMacroData
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CurrencyFreaks vs FXMacroData: common questions
Which is more reliable, CurrencyFreaks or FXMacroData?
On our scheduled checks, FXMacroData leads on measured uptime — CurrencyFreaks 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 CurrencyFreaks and FXMacroData need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CurrencyFreaks 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 CurrencyFreaks and FXMacroData from the browser?
Only CurrencyFreaks is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. FXMacroData needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are CurrencyFreaks and FXMacroData free for commercial use?
CurrencyFreaks 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.