Coinnect vs Markbase
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Coinnect vs Markbase: common questions
Which is more reliable, Coinnect or Markbase?
Both are neck-and-neck — Coinnect and Markbase each measure 98.3% 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, Coinnect or Markbase?
Markbase has the lower median latency in our checks — Coinnect responds in 1130 ms versus Markbase at 581 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 Coinnect and Markbase need an API key?
Markbase needs no key, while Coinnect requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Markbase first.
Can I call Coinnect and Markbase from the browser?
Only Markbase is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Coinnect needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Coinnect and Markbase free for commercial use?
Coinnect has unclear commercial terms, and Markbase 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.