0x vs CoinMarketCap
Both are solid Cryptocurrency APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
CoinMarketCap
Cryptocurrencies Prices
0x
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
- Currently flagged as inactive
CoinMarketCap
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | 0x | CoinMarketCap |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | None | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
0x is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. 0x works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.