bitpay API vs Edgrapi
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
bitpay API vs Edgrapi: common questions
Which is more reliable, bitpay API or Edgrapi?
On our scheduled checks, bitpay API leads on measured uptime — bitpay API at 100% versus Edgrapi at 95.6% 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, bitpay API or Edgrapi?
Edgrapi has the lower median latency in our checks — bitpay API responds in 327 ms versus Edgrapi at 279 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 bitpay API and Edgrapi need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — bitpay API uses an API key and Edgrapi 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 bitpay API and Edgrapi from the browser?
Yes — both bitpay API and Edgrapi 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 bitpay API and Edgrapi free for commercial use?
bitpay API has unclear commercial terms, and Edgrapi 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.