Econdb vs Exchangerate.dev
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Econdb vs Exchangerate.dev: common questions
Which is more reliable, Econdb or Exchangerate.dev?
On our scheduled checks, Exchangerate.dev leads on measured uptime — Econdb at —% versus Exchangerate.dev 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 Econdb and Exchangerate.dev need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Econdb is callable with no signup, and Exchangerate.dev is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Econdb and Exchangerate.dev from the browser?
Only Econdb is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Exchangerate.dev needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Econdb and Exchangerate.dev free for commercial use?
Econdb has unclear commercial terms, and Exchangerate.dev 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.