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CryptAPI vs VALR

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

APICryptAPIHEALTHY96VALRHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms148405
P95 · ms10123273
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useyesunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree API; provider takes ~1% fee per forwarded paymentFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

CryptAPI vs VALR: common questions

Which is more reliable, CryptAPI or VALR?

On our scheduled checks, CryptAPI leads on measured uptime — CryptAPI 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, CryptAPI or VALR?

CryptAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — CryptAPI responds in 148 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 CryptAPI and VALR need an API key?

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

Can I call CryptAPI and VALR from the browser?

Only CryptAPI 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 CryptAPI and VALR free for commercial use?

CryptAPI allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.