Coinlore vs VALR

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms248405
P95 · ms5953273
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree, no keyFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Coinlore vs VALR: common questions

Which is more reliable, Coinlore or VALR?

On our scheduled checks, Coinlore leads on measured uptime — Coinlore at 100% versus VALR at 99.44% 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 VALR?

Coinlore has the lower median latency in our checks — Coinlore responds in 248 ms versus VALR at 405 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.