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Abstract VAT Validation vs ExchangeRate-API

If you need a Finance API that's easy to integrate, go with Abstract VAT Validation.

Abstract VAT Validation

Validate VAT numbers and calculate VAT rates

ExchangeRate-API

Fetch the latest currency exchange rates via API. ExchangeRate-API is free and unlimited.

Abstract VAT Validation

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • CORS enabled for frontend use

ExchangeRate-API

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureAbstract VAT ValidationExchangeRate-API
AuthenticationapiKeyapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSYesUnknown

When to use which?

Abstract VAT Validation works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.