Currencyapi vs FreeForexAPI
If you need a Currency Exchange API that's easy to integrate, go with Currencyapi.
Currencyapi
Currency Conversion API and cryptocurrency prices, updated minutely
FreeForexAPI
Real-time foreign exchange rates for major currency pairs
Currencyapi
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
FreeForexAPI
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- No CORS support
| Feature | Currencyapi | FreeForexAPI |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | No |
When to use which?
Currencyapi works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.