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Fixer API vs Florida Man

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIFixer APIHEALTHY93Florida ManHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%98.0%
Uptime · 30d98.3%96.7%
P50 · ms448255
P95 · ms830897
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearyes
Data licenseUnverifiedMIT (repository license)
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — static JSON on GitHub Pages, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished (served via GitHub Pages)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Fixer API vs Florida Man: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fixer API or Florida Man?

On our scheduled checks, Fixer API leads on measured uptime — Fixer API at 99.02% versus Florida Man 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, Fixer API or Florida Man?

Florida Man has the lower median latency in our checks — Fixer API responds in 448 ms versus Florida Man at 255 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 Fixer API and Florida Man need an API key?

Florida Man needs no key, while Fixer API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Florida Man first.

Can I call Fixer API and Florida Man from the browser?

Only Florida Man is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Fixer API needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Fixer API and Florida Man free for commercial use?

Fixer API has unclear commercial terms, and Florida Man allows commercial use on its free tier. 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.