Currents vs Etsy
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Currents vs Etsy: common questions
Which is more reliable, Currents or Etsy?
On our scheduled checks, Etsy leads on measured uptime — Currents at —% versus Etsy 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 Currents and Etsy need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Currents uses an API key and Etsy 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 Currents and Etsy from the browser?
Only Etsy is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Currents needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Currents and Etsy free for commercial use?
Currents has unclear commercial terms, and Etsy 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.