Fixer API vs Octoparse Cloud
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fixer API vs Octoparse Cloud: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fixer API or Octoparse Cloud?
On our scheduled checks, Octoparse Cloud leads on measured uptime — Fixer API at —% versus Octoparse Cloud 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 Fixer API and Octoparse Cloud need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Fixer API uses an API key and Octoparse Cloud 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 Fixer API and Octoparse Cloud from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Fixer API and Octoparse Cloud from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Fixer API and Octoparse Cloud free for commercial use?
Fixer API has unclear commercial terms, and Octoparse Cloud 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.