CurrencyScoop vs MEXC Global API

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms34687
P95 · ms3195878
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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CurrencyScoop vs MEXC Global API: common questions

Which is more reliable, CurrencyScoop or MEXC Global API?

Both are neck-and-neck — CurrencyScoop and MEXC Global API each measure 100% 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, CurrencyScoop or MEXC Global API?

MEXC Global API has the lower median latency in our checks — CurrencyScoop responds in 346 ms versus MEXC Global API at 87 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 CurrencyScoop and MEXC Global API need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — CurrencyScoop uses an API key and MEXC Global API uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call CurrencyScoop and MEXC Global API from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call CurrencyScoop and MEXC Global API from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are CurrencyScoop and MEXC Global API free for commercial use?

CurrencyScoop has unclear commercial terms, and MEXC Global API 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.