Coinbase vs Etherscan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Coinbase vs Etherscan: common questions
Which is more reliable, Coinbase or Etherscan?
On our scheduled checks, Coinbase leads on measured uptime — Coinbase at 100% versus Etherscan 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, Coinbase or Etherscan?
Coinbase has the lower median latency in our checks — Coinbase responds in 192 ms versus Etherscan at 660 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 Coinbase and Etherscan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Coinbase 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 Coinbase and Etherscan from the browser?
Yes — both Coinbase and Etherscan 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 Coinbase and Etherscan free for commercial use?
Coinbase 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.