Fixer vs IBANforge
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fixer vs IBANforge: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fixer or IBANforge?
Both are neck-and-neck — Fixer and IBANforge each measure 99.44% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, Fixer or IBANforge?
Fixer has the lower median latency in our checks — Fixer responds in 282 ms versus IBANforge at 310 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 and IBANforge need an API key?
IBANforge needs no key, while Fixer requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for IBANforge first.
Can I call Fixer and IBANforge from the browser?
Yes — both Fixer and IBANforge send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Fixer and IBANforge free for commercial use?
Fixer has unclear commercial terms, and IBANforge 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.