CryptAPI vs Coinlore

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms
P95 · ms
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree API; provider takes ~1% fee per forwarded paymentFree, no key
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CryptAPI vs Coinlore: common questions

Which is more reliable, CryptAPI or Coinlore?

On our scheduled checks, Coinlore leads on measured uptime — CryptAPI at —% versus Coinlore at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do CryptAPI and Coinlore need an API key?

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

Can I call CryptAPI and Coinlore from the browser?

Yes — both CryptAPI and Coinlore 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 CryptAPI and Coinlore free for commercial use?

CryptAPI allows commercial use on its free tier, and Coinlore 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.