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CryptAPI vs DeFi Llama

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

APICryptAPINEW—DeFi LlamaNEW—
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 — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CryptAPI vs DeFi Llama: common questions

Which is more reliable, CryptAPI or DeFi Llama?

On our scheduled checks, DeFi Llama leads on measured uptime — CryptAPI at —% versus DeFi Llama 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 DeFi Llama need an API key?

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

Can I call CryptAPI and DeFi Llama from the browser?

Yes — both CryptAPI and DeFi Llama 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 DeFi Llama free for commercial use?

CryptAPI allows commercial use on its free tier, and DeFi Llama 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.