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Blockchain vs CoinRanking

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

APIBlockchainNEW—CoinRankingNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeyapiKey
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — key may be requiredFree tier — API key may be required for production
Rate limitUnpublished5 req/window · 4 remaining · resets 24
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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Blockchain vs CoinRanking: common questions

Which is more reliable, Blockchain or CoinRanking?

On our scheduled checks, CoinRanking leads on measured uptime — Blockchain at —% versus CoinRanking 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 and CoinRanking need an API key?

Both ask you to authenticate — Blockchain uses an API key and CoinRanking 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 CoinRanking from the browser?

Only CoinRanking 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 CoinRanking free for commercial use?

Blockchain has unclear commercial terms, and CoinRanking 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.