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