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Alpha (Mossland) vs VALR

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

APIAlpha (Mossland)HEALTHY86VALRHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms761696
P95 · ms32403273
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

Alpha (Mossland) vs VALR: common questions

Which is more reliable, Alpha (Mossland) or VALR?

Both are neck-and-neck — Alpha (Mossland) 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, Alpha (Mossland) or VALR?

VALR has the lower median latency in our checks — Alpha (Mossland) responds in 761 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 Alpha (Mossland) and VALR need an API key?

Alpha (Mossland) needs no key, while VALR requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Alpha (Mossland) first.

Can I call Alpha (Mossland) and VALR from the browser?

Only Alpha (Mossland) 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 Alpha (Mossland) and VALR free for commercial use?

Alpha (Mossland) 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.