Alpha (Mossland) vs Blockchain.info
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Alpha (Mossland) vs Blockchain.info: common questions
Which is more reliable, Alpha (Mossland) or Blockchain.info?
On our scheduled checks, Blockchain.info leads on measured uptime — Alpha (Mossland) at —% versus Blockchain.info 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 Alpha (Mossland) and Blockchain.info need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Alpha (Mossland) is callable with no signup, and Blockchain.info is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Alpha (Mossland) and Blockchain.info from the browser?
Yes — both Alpha (Mossland) and Blockchain.info 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 Alpha (Mossland) and Blockchain.info free for commercial use?
Alpha (Mossland) has unclear commercial terms, and Blockchain.info 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.