Blockchair vs Alpha (Mossland)
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Blockchair vs Alpha (Mossland): common questions
Which is more reliable, Blockchair or Alpha (Mossland)?
On our scheduled checks, Alpha (Mossland) leads on measured uptime — Blockchair at —% versus Alpha (Mossland) 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 Blockchair and Alpha (Mossland) need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Blockchair is callable with no signup, and Alpha (Mossland) is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Blockchair and Alpha (Mossland) from the browser?
Yes — both Blockchair and Alpha (Mossland) 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 Blockchair and Alpha (Mossland) free for commercial use?
Blockchair has unclear commercial terms, and Alpha (Mossland) 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.