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btcnode.uk vs Nexchange

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

APIbtcnode.ukHEALTHY92NexchangeHEALTHY96
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.8%97.8%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms398190
P95 · ms41103199
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limit300 req/window · 298 remainingUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

btcnode.uk vs Nexchange: common questions

Which is more reliable, btcnode.uk or Nexchange?

Both are neck-and-neck — btcnode.uk and Nexchange each measure 97.8% 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.

Which is faster, btcnode.uk or Nexchange?

Nexchange has the lower median latency in our checks — btcnode.uk responds in 398 ms versus Nexchange at 190 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 Nexchange need an API key?

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

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

Only Nexchange 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 Nexchange free for commercial use?

btcnode.uk has unclear commercial terms, and Nexchange 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.