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CurrencyScoop vs YNAB

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APICurrencyScoopREACHABLE—YNABNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CurrencyScoop vs YNAB: common questions

Which is more reliable, CurrencyScoop or YNAB?

On our scheduled checks, YNAB leads on measured uptime — CurrencyScoop at —% versus YNAB 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 CurrencyScoop and YNAB need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — CurrencyScoop uses an API key and YNAB 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 YNAB from the browser?

Only YNAB 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 YNAB free for commercial use?

CurrencyScoop has unclear commercial terms, and YNAB 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.