Agent Gateway API vs Etherscan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Agent Gateway API vs Etherscan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Agent Gateway API or Etherscan?
On our scheduled checks, Agent Gateway API leads on measured uptime — Agent Gateway API at 100% versus Etherscan at 99.02% 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, Agent Gateway API or Etherscan?
Agent Gateway API has the lower median latency in our checks — Agent Gateway API responds in 161 ms versus Etherscan at 660 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 Agent Gateway API and Etherscan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Agent Gateway API is callable with no signup, and Etherscan is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Agent Gateway API and Etherscan from the browser?
Yes — both Agent Gateway API and Etherscan send CORS headers over HTTPS, so front-end code can fetch either directly with no backend proxy. That makes them easy to swap in a client-side app while you compare responses.
Are Agent Gateway API and Etherscan free for commercial use?
Agent Gateway API has unclear commercial terms, and Etherscan 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.