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ExchangeRate-API (open) vs Sugra

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

APIExchangeRate-API (open)HEALTHY98SugraHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%98.0%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms221775
P95 · ms10912394
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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ExchangeRate-API (open) vs Sugra: common questions

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

On our scheduled checks, ExchangeRate-API (open) leads on measured uptime — ExchangeRate-API (open) at 100% versus Sugra at 98.0% 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 Sugra?

ExchangeRate-API (open) has the lower median latency in our checks — ExchangeRate-API (open) responds in 221 ms versus Sugra at 775 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 Sugra need an API key?

ExchangeRate-API (open) needs no key, while Sugra requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ExchangeRate-API (open) first.

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

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

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

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