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Frankfurter vs Unirate

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

APIFrankfurterHEALTHY—UnirateREACHABLE—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licensePublic data (ECB reference rates)Unverified
Free tierUnlimited — abuse-rate-limited onlyFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublished, generousUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Frankfurter vs Unirate: common questions

Which is more reliable, Frankfurter or Unirate?

On our scheduled checks, Unirate leads on measured uptime — Frankfurter at —% versus Unirate 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 Frankfurter and Unirate need an API key?

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

Can I call Frankfurter and Unirate from the browser?

Yes — both Frankfurter and Unirate 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 Frankfurter and Unirate free for commercial use?

Frankfurter allows commercial use on its free tier, and Unirate 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.