Finnhub vs ValueRay
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Finnhub vs ValueRay: common questions
Which is more reliable, Finnhub or ValueRay?
Both are neck-and-neck — Finnhub and ValueRay 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, Finnhub or ValueRay?
Finnhub has the lower median latency in our checks — Finnhub responds in 157 ms versus ValueRay at 553 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 Finnhub and ValueRay need an API key?
ValueRay needs no key, while Finnhub requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for ValueRay first.
Can I call Finnhub and ValueRay from the browser?
Yes — both Finnhub and ValueRay 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 Finnhub and ValueRay free for commercial use?
Finnhub has unclear commercial terms, and ValueRay 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.