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BitPanda vs BlockCypher

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

APIBitPandaNEW—BlockCypherNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedRetry-After: 1787s
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BitPanda vs BlockCypher: common questions

Which is more reliable, BitPanda or BlockCypher?

On our scheduled checks, BlockCypher leads on measured uptime — BitPanda 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 BitPanda and BlockCypher need an API key?

BlockCypher needs no key, while BitPanda requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for BlockCypher first.

Can I call BitPanda and BlockCypher from the browser?

Only BitPanda is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. BlockCypher needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are BitPanda and BlockCypher free for commercial use?

BitPanda 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.