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Fixer vs News Plugin

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

APIFixerNEW—News PluginNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
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
operationalpartialdownno data

Fixer vs News Plugin: common questions

Which is more reliable, Fixer or News Plugin?

On our scheduled checks, News Plugin leads on measured uptime — Fixer at —% versus News Plugin 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 and News Plugin need an API key?

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

Can I call Fixer and News Plugin from the browser?

Only Fixer is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. News Plugin needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Fixer and News Plugin free for commercial use?

Fixer has unclear commercial terms, and News Plugin 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.