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Econdb vs Exchange Rates API

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

APIEcondbHEALTHY93Exchange Rates APIHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms438810
P95 · ms39864162
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Econdb vs Exchange Rates API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Econdb or Exchange Rates API?

Both are neck-and-neck — Econdb and Exchange Rates API 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, Econdb or Exchange Rates API?

Econdb has the lower median latency in our checks — Econdb responds in 438 ms versus Exchange Rates API at 810 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 Econdb and Exchange Rates API need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Econdb is callable with no signup, and Exchange Rates API is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Econdb and Exchange Rates API from the browser?

Yes — both Econdb and Exchange Rates API send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Econdb and Exchange Rates API free for commercial use?

Econdb has unclear commercial terms, and Exchange Rates API 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.