DexPaprika vs Kraken

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms430155
P95 · ms2202403
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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DexPaprika vs Kraken: common questions

Which is more reliable, DexPaprika or Kraken?

On our scheduled checks, Kraken leads on measured uptime — DexPaprika at 99.02% versus Kraken at 100% 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, DexPaprika or Kraken?

Kraken has the lower median latency in our checks — DexPaprika responds in 430 ms versus Kraken at 155 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 DexPaprika and Kraken need an API key?

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

Can I call DexPaprika and Kraken from the browser?

Only Kraken is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. DexPaprika needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are DexPaprika and Kraken free for commercial use?

DexPaprika has unclear commercial terms, and Kraken 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.