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Agent Gateway API vs VALR

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIAgent Gateway APIHEALTHY99VALRHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms161696
P95 · ms12793273
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Agent Gateway API vs VALR: common questions

Which is more reliable, Agent Gateway API or VALR?

Both are neck-and-neck — Agent Gateway API and VALR each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.

Which is faster, Agent Gateway API or VALR?

Agent Gateway API has the lower median latency in our checks — Agent Gateway API responds in 161 ms versus VALR at 696 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Agent Gateway API and VALR need an API key?

Agent Gateway API needs no key, while VALR requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Agent Gateway API first.

Can I call Agent Gateway API and VALR from the browser?

Only Agent Gateway API is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VALR needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are Agent Gateway API and VALR free for commercial use?

Agent Gateway API has unclear commercial terms, and VALR has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.