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Bitmex vs Pharos API

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

APIBitmexNEW—Pharos APINEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limit300 req/window · 299 remaining · resets 1783520161Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bitmex vs Pharos API: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bitmex or Pharos API?

On our scheduled checks, Pharos API leads on measured uptime — Bitmex at —% versus Pharos API at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

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.