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btcnode.uk vs Sharpe

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

APIbtcnode.ukNEW—SharpeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

btcnode.uk vs Sharpe: common questions

Which is more reliable, btcnode.uk or Sharpe?

On our scheduled checks, Sharpe leads on measured uptime — btcnode.uk at —% versus Sharpe at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do btcnode.uk and Sharpe need an API key?

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

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

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call btcnode.uk and Sharpe from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are btcnode.uk and Sharpe free for commercial use?

btcnode.uk has unclear commercial terms, and Sharpe 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.