Exchangerate.host vs Sugra
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Exchangerate.host vs Sugra: common questions
Which is more reliable, Exchangerate.host or Sugra?
On our scheduled checks, Exchangerate.host leads on measured uptime — Exchangerate.host at 99.02% 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.host or Sugra?
Exchangerate.host has the lower median latency in our checks — Exchangerate.host responds in 398 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.host and Sugra need an API key?
Exchangerate.host needs no key, while Sugra requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Exchangerate.host first.
Can I call Exchangerate.host and Sugra from the browser?
Only Exchangerate.host 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.host and Sugra free for commercial use?
Exchangerate.host 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.