CurrencyFreaks vs RBA Exchange Rates API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CurrencyFreaks vs RBA Exchange Rates API: common questions
Which is more reliable, CurrencyFreaks or RBA Exchange Rates API?
Both are neck-and-neck — CurrencyFreaks and RBA Exchange Rates API 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 CurrencyFreaks and RBA Exchange Rates API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CurrencyFreaks uses an API key and RBA Exchange Rates API 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 RBA Exchange Rates API from the browser?
Yes — both CurrencyFreaks and RBA Exchange Rates API 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 CurrencyFreaks and RBA Exchange Rates API free for commercial use?
CurrencyFreaks has unclear commercial terms, and RBA Exchange Rates API 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.