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OKEx vs Sharpe

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

APIOKExNEW—SharpeNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OKEx vs Sharpe: common questions

Which is more reliable, OKEx or Sharpe?

On our scheduled checks, Sharpe leads on measured uptime — OKEx 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 OKEx and Sharpe need an API key?

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

Can I call OKEx and Sharpe from the browser?

Only OKEx 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 OKEx and Sharpe free for commercial use?

OKEx 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.