Bitmex vs Pharos API
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Bitmex vs Pharos API: common questions
Which is more reliable, Bitmex or Pharos API?
Both are neck-and-neck — Bitmex and Pharos API each measure 0.0% 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.
Do Bitmex and Pharos API need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Bitmex uses an API key and Pharos API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Bitmex and Pharos API from the browser?
Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Bitmex and Pharos API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.
Are Bitmex and Pharos API free for commercial use?
Bitmex has unclear commercial terms, and Pharos API 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.