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Blockchain.info vs DeFi Llama

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

APIBlockchain.infoHEALTHY95DeFi LlamaHEALTHY89
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms397679
P95 · ms8702757
Authnonenone
CORSyesyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Blockchain.info vs DeFi Llama: common questions

Which is more reliable, Blockchain.info or DeFi Llama?

On our scheduled checks, Blockchain.info leads on measured uptime — Blockchain.info at 100% versus DeFi Llama at 99.02% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Which is faster, Blockchain.info or DeFi Llama?

Blockchain.info has the lower median latency in our checks — Blockchain.info responds in 397 ms versus DeFi Llama at 679 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.

Do Blockchain.info and DeFi Llama need an API key?

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

Can I call Blockchain.info and DeFi Llama from the browser?

Yes — both Blockchain.info and DeFi Llama 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 DeFi Llama free for commercial use?

Blockchain.info has unclear commercial terms, and DeFi Llama 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.