Bargo Congress Trades API vs Markbase
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bargo Congress Trades API vs Markbase: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bargo Congress Trades API or Markbase?
On our scheduled checks, Markbase leads on measured uptime — Bargo Congress Trades API at 35.1% versus Markbase at 99.24% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, Bargo Congress Trades API or Markbase?
Markbase has the lower median latency in our checks — Bargo Congress Trades API responds in 1145 ms versus Markbase at 605 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 Bargo Congress Trades API and Markbase need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Bargo Congress Trades API is callable with no signup, and Markbase is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Bargo Congress Trades API and Markbase from the browser?
Yes — both Bargo Congress Trades API and Markbase send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Bargo Congress Trades API and Markbase free for commercial use?
Bargo Congress Trades API allows commercial use on its free tier, and Markbase 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.