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BlockCypher vs Etherscan

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

APIBlockCypherNEW—EtherscanNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
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
operationalpartialdownno data

BlockCypher vs Etherscan: common questions

Which is more reliable, BlockCypher or Etherscan?

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

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

Can I call BlockCypher and Etherscan from the browser?

Only Etherscan is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. BlockCypher needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are BlockCypher and Etherscan free for commercial use?

BlockCypher has unclear commercial terms, and Etherscan 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.