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Coinlayer vs Kraken

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

APICoinlayerNEW—KrakenNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Coinlayer vs Kraken: common questions

Which is more reliable, Coinlayer or Kraken?

On our scheduled checks, Kraken leads on measured uptime — Coinlayer at —% versus Kraken 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 Coinlayer and Kraken need an API key?

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

Can I call Coinlayer and Kraken from the browser?

Yes — both Coinlayer and Kraken send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.

Are Coinlayer and Kraken free for commercial use?

Coinlayer has unclear commercial terms, and Kraken 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.