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BlockCypher vs Bscscan

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

APIBlockCypherNEW—BscscanNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — API key required
Rate limitRetry-After: 1787sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BlockCypher vs Bscscan: common questions

Which is more reliable, BlockCypher or Bscscan?

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

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

Can I call BlockCypher and Bscscan from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call BlockCypher and Bscscan from a server or proxy rather than client-side. The CORS and HTTPS rows above show exactly what we detected for each.

Are BlockCypher and Bscscan free for commercial use?

BlockCypher has unclear commercial terms, and Bscscan 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.