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btcnode.uk vs OKEx

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

APIbtcnode.ukHEALTHY86OKExHEALTHY91
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d91.2%85.3%
Uptime · 30d93.3%96.7%
P50 · ms586192
P95 · ms4110490
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 0s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

btcnode.uk vs OKEx: common questions

Which is more reliable, btcnode.uk or OKEx?

On our scheduled checks, btcnode.uk leads on measured uptime — btcnode.uk at 91.2% versus OKEx at 85.3% 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 OKEx?

OKEx has the lower median latency in our checks — btcnode.uk responds in 586 ms versus OKEx at 192 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 OKEx need an API key?

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

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

Only OKEx 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 OKEx free for commercial use?

btcnode.uk has unclear commercial terms, and OKEx 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.