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Exchangerate.dev vs Goldprice.dev

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

APIExchangerate.devDYING63Goldprice.devDYING41
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d71.6%15.7%
Uptime · 30d51.7%8.3%
P50 · ms336677
P95 · ms8071297
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree keyless tier (limited fields); free account lifts caps
Rate limit12 req/window · 11 remaining · resets 1783515720Anonymous usage caps apply; exact limit unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Exchangerate.dev vs Goldprice.dev: common questions

Which is more reliable, Exchangerate.dev or Goldprice.dev?

On our scheduled checks, Exchangerate.dev leads on measured uptime — Exchangerate.dev at 71.6% versus Goldprice.dev at 15.7% 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.dev or Goldprice.dev?

Exchangerate.dev has the lower median latency in our checks — Exchangerate.dev responds in 336 ms versus Goldprice.dev at 677 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.dev and Goldprice.dev need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Exchangerate.dev is callable with no signup, and Goldprice.dev is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Exchangerate.dev and Goldprice.dev from the browser?

Only Exchangerate.dev is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Goldprice.dev needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Exchangerate.dev and Goldprice.dev free for commercial use?

Exchangerate.dev has unclear commercial terms, and Goldprice.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.