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Fixer API vs GLEIF LEI API

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

APIFixer APIHEALTHY93GLEIF LEI APIHEALTHY65
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms4481052
P95 · ms8302472
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Fixer API vs GLEIF LEI API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fixer API or GLEIF LEI API?

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

Fixer API has the lower median latency in our checks — Fixer API responds in 448 ms versus GLEIF LEI API at 1052 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 GLEIF LEI API need an API key?

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

Can I call Fixer API and GLEIF LEI API from the browser?

Only GLEIF LEI API 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 GLEIF LEI API free for commercial use?

Fixer API has unclear commercial terms, and GLEIF LEI 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.