Financial Data vs RBA Exchange Rates API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Financial Data vs RBA Exchange Rates API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Financial Data or RBA Exchange Rates API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Financial Data and RBA Exchange Rates API each measure 0.0% 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.
Do Financial Data and RBA Exchange Rates API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Financial Data uses an API key and RBA Exchange Rates API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Financial Data and RBA Exchange Rates API from the browser?
Only RBA Exchange Rates API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Financial Data needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Financial Data and RBA Exchange Rates API free for commercial use?
Financial Data has unclear commercial terms, and RBA Exchange Rates API 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.