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CoinGecko vs FinFeedAPI

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

APICoinGeckoDEAD0FinFeedAPIDEAD0
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d0.0%0.0%
Uptime · 30d0.0%0.0%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseProprietary — attribution requiredUnverified
Free tier10k calls/mo demo key, no cardFree tier — API key required
Rate limit~30/min, tightens under loadUnpublished
In directory since2026-05-022026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CoinGecko vs FinFeedAPI: common questions

Which is more reliable, CoinGecko or FinFeedAPI?

Both are neck-and-neck — CoinGecko and FinFeedAPI each measure 0.0% 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.

Do CoinGecko and FinFeedAPI need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — CoinGecko uses an API key and FinFeedAPI uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call CoinGecko and FinFeedAPI from the browser?

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

Are CoinGecko and FinFeedAPI free for commercial use?

CoinGecko has unclear commercial terms, and FinFeedAPI 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.