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Binance vs BlockCypher

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBinanceNEW—BlockCypherNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 1787s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Binance vs BlockCypher: common questions

Which is more reliable, Binance or BlockCypher?

On our scheduled checks, BlockCypher leads on measured uptime — Binance at —% versus BlockCypher 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 Binance and BlockCypher need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — Binance is callable with no signup, and BlockCypher is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call Binance and BlockCypher from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call Binance and BlockCypher from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are Binance and BlockCypher free for commercial use?

Binance has unclear commercial terms, and BlockCypher 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.