Currencylayer vs CurrencyScoop
If you need a Currency Exchange API that's easy to integrate, go with CurrencyScoop.
Currencylayer
Exchange rates and currency conversion
CurrencyScoop
Real-time and historical currency rates JSON API
Currencylayer
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
CurrencyScoop
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Currencylayer | CurrencyScoop |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
CurrencyScoop works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.