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Blockchain vs Bscscan

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

APIBlockchainHEALTHY95BscscanHEALTHY54
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%27.5%
Uptime · 30d98.3%40.0%
P50 · ms445179
P95 · ms1114522
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key required
Rate limitRetry-After: 47655sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Blockchain vs Bscscan: common questions

Which is more reliable, Blockchain or Bscscan?

On our scheduled checks, Blockchain leads on measured uptime — Blockchain at 99.02% versus Bscscan at 27.5% 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 or Bscscan?

Bscscan has the lower median latency in our checks — Blockchain responds in 445 ms versus Bscscan at 179 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 and Bscscan need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Blockchain uses an API key and Bscscan uses an API key. Each key is free to obtain; the Auth and Card-required rows above spell out the signup terms.

Can I call Blockchain and Bscscan from the browser?

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

Are Blockchain and Bscscan free for commercial use?

Blockchain 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.