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