CoinRanking vs Sharpe

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d90.2%98.0%
Uptime · 30d83.3%96.7%
P50 · ms4871239
P95 · ms11413358
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key may be required for productionFree — limits not published
Rate limit5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 24Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CoinRanking vs Sharpe: common questions

Which is more reliable, CoinRanking or Sharpe?

On our scheduled checks, Sharpe leads on measured uptime — CoinRanking at 90.2% versus Sharpe at 98.0% 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, CoinRanking or Sharpe?

CoinRanking has the lower median latency in our checks — CoinRanking responds in 487 ms versus Sharpe at 1239 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 CoinRanking and Sharpe need an API key?

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

Can I call CoinRanking and Sharpe from the browser?

Yes — both CoinRanking and Sharpe 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 CoinRanking and Sharpe free for commercial use?

CoinRanking has unclear commercial terms, and Sharpe 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.