Fixer API vs Voidly
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fixer API vs Voidly: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fixer API or Voidly?
On our scheduled checks, Voidly leads on measured uptime — Fixer API at 99.02% versus Voidly 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 Voidly?
Fixer API has the lower median latency in our checks — Fixer API responds in 448 ms versus Voidly at 1238 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 Voidly need an API key?
Voidly needs no key, while Fixer API requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Voidly first.
Can I call Fixer API and Voidly from the browser?
Only Voidly 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 Voidly free for commercial use?
Fixer API has unclear commercial terms, and Voidly 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.