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OKEx vs VALR

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

APIOKExNEW—VALRNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

OKEx vs VALR: common questions

Which is more reliable, OKEx or VALR?

On our scheduled checks, VALR leads on measured uptime — OKEx at —% versus VALR 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 VALR need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — OKEx uses an API key and VALR 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 OKEx and VALR from the browser?

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

Are OKEx and VALR free for commercial use?

OKEx has unclear commercial terms, and VALR 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.