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Exchange Rates API vs CoinDesk BPI

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

APIExchange Rates APIUNMONITORED—CoinDesk BPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearno
Data licenseUnverifiedProprietary
Free tierFree — limits not publishedWas: unlimited
Rate limitUnpublished—
In directory since2026-07-052026-05-02
operationalpartialdownno data

Exchange Rates API vs CoinDesk BPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, Exchange Rates API or CoinDesk BPI?

Only CoinDesk BPI is on our probe schedule so far (—% uptime over 90 days). The other is catalogued but not yet live-checked, so we can't compare measured reliability head-to-head — check the uncovered API's own status page for now.

Do Exchange Rates API and CoinDesk BPI need an API key?

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

Can I call Exchange Rates API and CoinDesk BPI from the browser?

Only CoinDesk BPI is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Exchange Rates API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Exchange Rates API and CoinDesk BPI free for commercial use?

Exchange Rates API has unclear commercial terms, and CoinDesk BPI is personal/non-commercial only. 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.