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DeFi Llama vs Gemini

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

APIDeFi LlamaHEALTHY89GeminiHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms679674
P95 · ms27571865
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedPublic market data endpoints are keyless and free
Rate limitUnpublishedPublic API throttled per IP (specific numeric limit not confirmed at probe time)
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DeFi Llama vs Gemini: common questions

Which is more reliable, DeFi Llama or Gemini?

Both are neck-and-neck — DeFi Llama and Gemini each measure 99.02% 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, DeFi Llama or Gemini?

Gemini has the lower median latency in our checks — DeFi Llama responds in 679 ms versus Gemini at 674 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 DeFi Llama and Gemini need an API key?

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

Can I call DeFi Llama and Gemini from the browser?

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

DeFi Llama has unclear commercial terms, and Gemini 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.