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Kraken vs Trading View

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

APIKrakenHEALTHY99Trading ViewHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms155511
P95 · ms4031648
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
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

Kraken vs Trading View: common questions

Which is more reliable, Kraken or Trading View?

Both are neck-and-neck — Kraken and Trading View 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, Kraken or Trading View?

Kraken has the lower median latency in our checks — Kraken responds in 155 ms versus Trading View at 511 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 Kraken and Trading View need an API key?

Kraken needs no key, while Trading View requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Kraken first.

Can I call Kraken and Trading View from the browser?

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

Are Kraken and Trading View free for commercial use?

Kraken has unclear commercial terms, and Trading View 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.