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Blockchain.info vs Bscscan

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

APIBlockchain.infoNEW—BscscanNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Blockchain.info vs Bscscan: common questions

Which is more reliable, Blockchain.info or Bscscan?

On our scheduled checks, Bscscan leads on measured uptime — Blockchain.info at —% versus Bscscan 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 Bscscan need an API key?

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

Can I call Blockchain.info and Bscscan from the browser?

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

Are Blockchain.info and Bscscan free for commercial use?

Blockchain.info has unclear commercial terms, and Bscscan 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.