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Gemini vs Sharpe

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

APIGeminiNEW—SharpeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierPublic market data endpoints are keyless and freeFree — limits not published
Rate limitPublic API throttled per IP (specific numeric limit not confirmed at probe time)Unpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Gemini vs Sharpe: common questions

Which is more reliable, Gemini or Sharpe?

On our scheduled checks, Sharpe leads on measured uptime — Gemini at —% versus Sharpe 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 Gemini and Sharpe need an API key?

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

Can I call Gemini and Sharpe from the browser?

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

Are Gemini and Sharpe free for commercial use?

Gemini has unclear commercial terms, and Sharpe 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.