0x vs Hirak Exchange Rates
Both are solid Cryptocurrency APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Hirak Exchange Rates
Exchange rates between 162 currency & 300 crypto currency update each 5 min, accurate, no limits
0x
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
Hirak Exchange Rates
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 0x | Hirak Exchange Rates |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
0x is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 0x works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.