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Bscscan vs DeFi Llama

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

APIBscscanNEW—DeFi LlamaNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
AuthapiKeynone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree tier — API key requiredFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Bscscan vs DeFi Llama: common questions

Which is more reliable, Bscscan or DeFi Llama?

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

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

Can I call Bscscan and DeFi Llama from the browser?

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

Are Bscscan and DeFi Llama free for commercial use?

Bscscan has unclear commercial terms, and DeFi Llama 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.