Exchangerate.host vs paralelo.bo
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Exchangerate.host vs paralelo.bo: common questions
Which is more reliable, Exchangerate.host or paralelo.bo?
On our scheduled checks, paralelo.bo leads on measured uptime — Exchangerate.host at 99.02% versus paralelo.bo 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.host or paralelo.bo?
Exchangerate.host has the lower median latency in our checks — Exchangerate.host responds in 398 ms versus paralelo.bo at 593 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 paralelo.bo need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Exchangerate.host is callable with no signup, and paralelo.bo is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Exchangerate.host and paralelo.bo from the browser?
Yes — both Exchangerate.host and paralelo.bo 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 paralelo.bo free for commercial use?
Exchangerate.host has unclear commercial terms, and paralelo.bo 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.