Blockchair vs CoinRanking
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Blockchair vs CoinRanking: common questions
Which is more reliable, Blockchair or CoinRanking?
On our scheduled checks, Blockchair leads on measured uptime — Blockchair at 98.0% versus CoinRanking at 90.2% 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, Blockchair or CoinRanking?
CoinRanking has the lower median latency in our checks — Blockchair responds in 729 ms versus CoinRanking at 487 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 Blockchair and CoinRanking need an API key?
Blockchair needs no key, while CoinRanking requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Blockchair first.
Can I call Blockchair and CoinRanking from the browser?
Yes — both Blockchair and CoinRanking 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 CoinRanking free for commercial use?
Blockchair 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.