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Blockchain vs Coinlore

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

APIBlockchainHEALTHY95CoinloreHEALTHY97
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%100%
Uptime · 30d98.3%100%
P50 · ms445327
P95 · ms1114675
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree, no key
Rate limitRetry-After: 47655sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Blockchain vs Coinlore: common questions

Which is more reliable, Blockchain or Coinlore?

On our scheduled checks, Coinlore leads on measured uptime — Blockchain at 99.02% versus Coinlore at 100% 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 Coinlore?

Coinlore has the lower median latency in our checks — Blockchain responds in 445 ms versus Coinlore at 327 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 Coinlore need an API key?

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

Can I call Blockchain and Coinlore from the browser?

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

Are Blockchain and Coinlore free for commercial use?

Blockchain has unclear commercial terms, and Coinlore 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.