Blockchair vs Sharpe
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Blockchair vs Sharpe: common questions
Which is more reliable, Blockchair or Sharpe?
On our scheduled checks, Blockchair leads on measured uptime — Blockchair at 98.9% versus Sharpe at 97.8% 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 Sharpe?
Blockchair has the lower median latency in our checks — Blockchair responds in 344 ms versus Sharpe at 1460 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 Sharpe need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Blockchair is callable with no signup, and Sharpe is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Blockchair and Sharpe from the browser?
Yes — both Blockchair and Sharpe 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 Sharpe free for commercial use?
Blockchair has unclear commercial terms, and Sharpe 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.