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Infura vs OKX

Infura logo

Infura

Software

Ethereum and IPFS APIs for developers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
OKX logo

OKX

Software

Trade crypto with confidence

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Infura the free plan is capped at 3 million credits a day, 500 credits per second and a single API key; OKX withdrawal fees are dynamic and vary based on network conditions
  • They diverge on capability: Infura covers Ethereum APIs, OKX covers Spot Trading.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Infura and OKX actually diverge.

Attributes where Infura and OKX differ
AttributeInfuraOKX
PlatformsApiWeb, iOS, Android
Founded20162017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Infura

  • Ethereum APIs
  • IPFS Gateway
  • Archive Data
  • WebSocket Support
  • Transaction Pool
  • Ethereum
  • IPFS
  • Polygon

Only in OKX

  • Spot Trading
  • Derivatives
  • DeFi
  • NFT Marketplace
  • Web3 Wallet
  • OKB Token
  • OKX Chain
  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Infura

  • Hosted Ethereum and multi-chain node access across 40+ networksnot OKX
  • Archive data queries without running an archive nodenot OKX
  • Backing a production dapp with managed RPC endpointsnot OKX
  • Debug and trace calls for contract development on paid tiersnot OKX

OKX

  • Cryptocurrency spot and derivatives trading with 280+ cryptocurrenciesnot Infura
  • Web3 wallet and decentralised finance services for DeFi participantsnot Infura

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Infura

  • The free plan is capped at 3 million credits a day, 500 credits per second and a single API key
  • The Debug and Trace APIs are withheld from the free plan and need Developer at $50 a month
  • Support on the free tier is community forums only
  • Unlimited API keys require the Team plan at $225 a month
  • Auto-scaling and an enhanced SLA are Enterprise only

OKX

  • Withdrawal fees are dynamic and vary based on network conditions
  • Subject to regulatory restrictions by jurisdiction; availability limited in some countries

Pricing, plan by plan

Infura

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 100K requests/day
    • Core APIs
    • 3 projects
  • Developer$50/month
    • 200K requests/day
    • Archive data
    • 10 projects
  • Team$225/month
    • 1M requests/day
    • SLA
    • Priority support

OKX

Free
  • StandardFree
    • Spot trading
    • Derivatives
    • DeFi
  • VIPFree
    • Reduced fees
    • Priority support
    • Higher limits

Which should you pick?

Choose Infura if

  • You need ethereum apis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api.
  • You also want ipfs gateway.
Infura review

Choose OKX if

  • You need spot trading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want derivatives.
OKX review

Questions people ask

Is Infura or OKX better?
Neither clearly leads. Infura starts at Free and OKX at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Infura or OKX?
Infura starts at Free and OKX at Free.
Does Infura or OKX run on more platforms?
Infura runs on Api. OKX runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Infura for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Infura best used for?
Infura is most often used for hosted ethereum and multi-chain node access across 40+ networks, archive data queries without running an archive node, backing a production dapp with managed rpc endpoints, debug and trace calls for contract development on paid tiers. Of those, hosted ethereum and multi-chain node access across 40+ networks and archive data queries without running an archive node are not what OKX is typically brought in for.
What can Infura do that OKX cannot?
Infura covers Ethereum APIs, IPFS Gateway, Archive Data, WebSocket Support. OKX covers Spot Trading, Derivatives, DeFi, NFT Marketplace.
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