Financial Data vs Unirate
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Financial Data vs Unirate: common questions
Which is more reliable, Financial Data or Unirate?
On our scheduled checks, Unirate leads on measured uptime — Financial Data at —% versus Unirate at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Do Financial Data and Unirate need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Financial Data uses an API key and Unirate 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 Unirate from the browser?
Only Unirate 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 Unirate free for commercial use?
Financial Data has unclear commercial terms, and Unirate 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.