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btcnode.uk vs Gemini

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

APIbtcnode.ukHEALTHY86GeminiHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d91.2%99.02%
Uptime · 30d93.3%98.3%
P50 · ms586674
P95 · ms41101865
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedPublic market data endpoints are keyless and free
Rate limitUnpublishedPublic API throttled per IP (specific numeric limit not confirmed at probe time)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

btcnode.uk vs Gemini: common questions

Which is more reliable, btcnode.uk or Gemini?

On our scheduled checks, Gemini leads on measured uptime — btcnode.uk at 91.2% versus Gemini at 99.02% 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 Gemini?

btcnode.uk has the lower median latency in our checks — btcnode.uk responds in 586 ms versus Gemini at 674 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 Gemini need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — btcnode.uk is callable with no signup, and Gemini is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

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

Only Gemini 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 Gemini free for commercial use?

btcnode.uk has unclear commercial terms, and Gemini 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.