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DeFi Llama vs OKEx

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

APIDeFi LlamaNEW—OKExNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DeFi Llama vs OKEx: common questions

Which is more reliable, DeFi Llama or OKEx?

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

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

Can I call DeFi Llama and OKEx from the browser?

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

DeFi Llama has unclear commercial terms, and OKEx 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.