Exchangerate.dev vs IBANforge
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Exchangerate.dev vs IBANforge: common questions
Which is more reliable, Exchangerate.dev or IBANforge?
On our scheduled checks, IBANforge leads on measured uptime — Exchangerate.dev at 71.6% versus IBANforge at 100% 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 IBANforge?
Exchangerate.dev has the lower median latency in our checks — Exchangerate.dev responds in 336 ms versus IBANforge at 694 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 IBANforge need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Exchangerate.dev is callable with no signup, and IBANforge is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Exchangerate.dev and IBANforge from the browser?
Yes — both Exchangerate.dev and IBANforge send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Exchangerate.dev and IBANforge free for commercial use?
Exchangerate.dev has unclear commercial terms, and IBANforge 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.