CurrencyScoop vs Edgrapi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CurrencyScoop vs Edgrapi: common questions
Which is more reliable, CurrencyScoop or Edgrapi?
On our scheduled checks, CurrencyScoop leads on measured uptime — CurrencyScoop at 100% versus Edgrapi at 95.6% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, CurrencyScoop or Edgrapi?
CurrencyScoop has the lower median latency in our checks — CurrencyScoop responds in 198 ms versus Edgrapi at 279 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do CurrencyScoop and Edgrapi need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CurrencyScoop uses an API key and Edgrapi 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 CurrencyScoop and Edgrapi from the browser?
Only Edgrapi is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. CurrencyScoop needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are CurrencyScoop and Edgrapi free for commercial use?
CurrencyScoop has unclear commercial terms, and Edgrapi 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.