Exchangerate.host vs IBANforge
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Exchangerate.host vs IBANforge: common questions
Which is more reliable, Exchangerate.host or IBANforge?
Both are neck-and-neck — Exchangerate.host and IBANforge each measure 99.44% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Exchangerate.host or IBANforge?
Exchangerate.host has the lower median latency in our checks — Exchangerate.host responds in 273 ms versus IBANforge at 310 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.host and IBANforge need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Exchangerate.host 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.host and IBANforge from the browser?
Yes — both Exchangerate.host 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.host and IBANforge free for commercial use?
Exchangerate.host 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.