Coinlore vs VALR
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Coinlore vs VALR: common questions
Which is more reliable, Coinlore or VALR?
Both are neck-and-neck — Coinlore and VALR each measure 100% 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.
Which is faster, Coinlore or VALR?
Coinlore has the lower median latency in our checks — Coinlore responds in 327 ms versus VALR at 696 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 VALR need an API key?
Coinlore needs no key, while VALR requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Coinlore first.
Can I call Coinlore and VALR from the browser?
Only Coinlore is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. VALR needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Coinlore and VALR free for commercial use?
Coinlore has unclear commercial terms, and VALR 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.