Fixer API vs SnapshotAPI
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fixer API vs SnapshotAPI: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fixer API or SnapshotAPI?
On our scheduled checks, Fixer API leads on measured uptime — Fixer API at 99.02% versus SnapshotAPI at 6.9% 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 SnapshotAPI?
SnapshotAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — Fixer API responds in 448 ms versus SnapshotAPI at 396 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 SnapshotAPI need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Fixer API uses an API key and SnapshotAPI 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 SnapshotAPI from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Fixer API and SnapshotAPI 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 SnapshotAPI free for commercial use?
Fixer API has unclear commercial terms, and SnapshotAPI 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.