CurrencyScoop vs Twelve Data
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CurrencyScoop vs Twelve Data: common questions
Which is more reliable, CurrencyScoop or Twelve Data?
On our scheduled checks, CurrencyScoop leads on measured uptime — CurrencyScoop at 100% versus Twelve Data at 99.02% 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 Twelve Data?
Twelve Data has the lower median latency in our checks — CurrencyScoop responds in 346 ms versus Twelve Data at 253 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 Twelve Data need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — CurrencyScoop uses an API key and Twelve Data 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 Twelve Data from the browser?
Only Twelve Data 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 Twelve Data free for commercial use?
CurrencyScoop has unclear commercial terms, and Twelve Data 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.