Huobi vs OKEx
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Huobi vs OKEx: common questions
Which is more reliable, Huobi or OKEx?
On our scheduled checks, Huobi leads on measured uptime — Huobi at 100% versus OKEx at 85.3% 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, Huobi or OKEx?
OKEx has the lower median latency in our checks — Huobi responds in 349 ms versus OKEx at 192 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 Huobi and OKEx need an API key?
Both ask you to authenticate — Huobi uses an API key and OKEx uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.
Can I call Huobi and OKEx from the browser?
Only OKEx is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Huobi needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are Huobi and OKEx free for commercial use?
Huobi 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.