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btcnode.uk vs CoinRanking

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

APIbtcnode.ukHEALTHY86CoinRankingHEALTHY90
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d91.2%90.2%
Uptime · 30d93.3%83.3%
P50 · ms586487
P95 · ms41101141
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 24
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

btcnode.uk vs CoinRanking: common questions

Which is more reliable, btcnode.uk or CoinRanking?

On our scheduled checks, btcnode.uk leads on measured uptime — btcnode.uk at 91.2% versus CoinRanking at 90.2% 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, btcnode.uk or CoinRanking?

CoinRanking has the lower median latency in our checks — btcnode.uk responds in 586 ms versus CoinRanking at 487 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 btcnode.uk and CoinRanking need an API key?

btcnode.uk needs no key, while CoinRanking requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for btcnode.uk first.

Can I call btcnode.uk and CoinRanking from the browser?

Only CoinRanking is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. btcnode.uk needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are btcnode.uk and CoinRanking free for commercial use?

btcnode.uk has unclear commercial terms, and CoinRanking 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.