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Sharpe vs VALR

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

APISharpeHEALTHY79VALRHEALTHY93
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d97.8%99.44%
Uptime · 30d100%98.3%
P50 · ms1460405
P95 · ms42263273
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Sharpe vs VALR: common questions

Which is more reliable, Sharpe or VALR?

On our scheduled checks, VALR leads on measured uptime — Sharpe at 97.8% versus VALR at 99.44% 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, Sharpe or VALR?

VALR has the lower median latency in our checks — Sharpe responds in 1460 ms versus VALR at 405 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 Sharpe and VALR need an API key?

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

Can I call Sharpe and VALR from the browser?

Only Sharpe 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 Sharpe and VALR free for commercial use?

Sharpe 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.