Coinlore vs DeFi Llama

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms327679
P95 · ms6752757
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no keyFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Coinlore vs DeFi Llama: common questions

Which is more reliable, Coinlore or DeFi Llama?

On our scheduled checks, Coinlore leads on measured uptime — Coinlore at 100% versus DeFi Llama at 99.02% 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, Coinlore or DeFi Llama?

Coinlore has the lower median latency in our checks — Coinlore responds in 327 ms versus DeFi Llama at 679 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 Coinlore and DeFi Llama need an API key?

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

Can I call Coinlore and DeFi Llama from the browser?

Yes — both Coinlore and DeFi Llama 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 Coinlore and DeFi Llama free for commercial use?

Coinlore has unclear commercial terms, and DeFi Llama 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.