Fixer vs Sugra
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Fixer vs Sugra: common questions
Which is more reliable, Fixer or Sugra?
On our scheduled checks, Fixer leads on measured uptime — Fixer at 99.02% versus Sugra at 98.0% 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 or Sugra?
Fixer has the lower median latency in our checks — Fixer responds in 481 ms versus Sugra at 775 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 Sugra need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Fixer uses an API key and Sugra 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 and Sugra from the browser?
Only Fixer is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Sugra needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Fixer and Sugra free for commercial use?
Fixer has unclear commercial terms, and Sugra 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.