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