CurrencyScoop vs Finnhub
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CurrencyScoop vs Finnhub: common questions
Which is more reliable, CurrencyScoop or Finnhub?
Both are neck-and-neck — CurrencyScoop and Finnhub each measure 100% 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.
Which is faster, CurrencyScoop or Finnhub?
Finnhub has the lower median latency in our checks — CurrencyScoop responds in 346 ms versus Finnhub at 157 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 Finnhub need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CurrencyScoop uses an API key and Finnhub 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 Finnhub from the browser?
Only Finnhub 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 Finnhub free for commercial use?
CurrencyScoop has unclear commercial terms, and Finnhub 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.