BlockCypher vs DexPaprika

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d30.4%99.02%
Uptime · 30d36.7%100%
P50 · ms145430
P95 · ms11292202
Authnonenone
CORSnono
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitRetry-After: 1787sUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
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BlockCypher vs DexPaprika: common questions

Which is more reliable, BlockCypher or DexPaprika?

On our scheduled checks, DexPaprika leads on measured uptime — BlockCypher at 30.4% versus DexPaprika at 99.02% 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, BlockCypher or DexPaprika?

BlockCypher has the lower median latency in our checks — BlockCypher responds in 145 ms versus DexPaprika at 430 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 BlockCypher and DexPaprika need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — BlockCypher is callable with no signup, and DexPaprika is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call BlockCypher and DexPaprika from the browser?

Neither sends browser-friendly CORS headers reliably, so call BlockCypher and DexPaprika 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 DexPaprika free for commercial use?

BlockCypher has unclear commercial terms, and DexPaprika 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.