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Frankfurter vs Sugra

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

APIFrankfurterHEALTHY86SugraHEALTHY86
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d88.2%98.0%
Uptime · 30d86.7%100%
P50 · ms370775
P95 · ms49862394
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licensePublic data (ECB reference rates)Unverified
Free tierUnlimited — abuse-rate-limited onlyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublished, generousUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Frankfurter vs Sugra: common questions

Which is more reliable, Frankfurter or Sugra?

On our scheduled checks, Sugra leads on measured uptime — Frankfurter at 88.2% 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, Frankfurter or Sugra?

Frankfurter has the lower median latency in our checks — Frankfurter responds in 370 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 Frankfurter and Sugra need an API key?

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

Can I call Frankfurter and Sugra from the browser?

Only Frankfurter 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 Frankfurter and Sugra free for commercial use?

Frankfurter allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.