shipapis
StarSubmit an APISubmit API

ExchangeRate-API (open) vs News Plugin

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

APIExchangeRate-API (open)HEALTHY98News PluginHEALTHY88
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms221773
P95 · ms10911450
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
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

ExchangeRate-API (open) vs News Plugin: common questions

Which is more reliable, ExchangeRate-API (open) or News Plugin?

On our scheduled checks, ExchangeRate-API (open) leads on measured uptime — ExchangeRate-API (open) at 100% versus News Plugin at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, ExchangeRate-API (open) or News Plugin?

ExchangeRate-API (open) has the lower median latency in our checks — ExchangeRate-API (open) responds in 221 ms versus News Plugin at 773 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 ExchangeRate-API (open) and News Plugin need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — ExchangeRate-API (open) is callable with no signup, and News Plugin is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call ExchangeRate-API (open) and News Plugin from the browser?

Only ExchangeRate-API (open) is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. News Plugin needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are ExchangeRate-API (open) and News Plugin free for commercial use?

ExchangeRate-API (open) has unclear commercial terms, and News Plugin 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.