1Forge vs Currency-api
If you need a Currency Exchange API that's easy to integrate, go with Currency-api.
Currency-api
Free Currency Exchange Rates API with 150+ Currencies & No Rate Limits
1Forge
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
Currency-api
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | 1Forge | Currency-api |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Currency-api is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Currency-api works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.