CryptAPI vs Etherscan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
CryptAPI vs Etherscan: common questions
Which is more reliable, CryptAPI or Etherscan?
Both are neck-and-neck — CryptAPI and Etherscan each measure 100% uptime over 90 days on our probe schedule. Reliability here is verified from our own scheduled checks; use the 30-day bars above to see which has been steadier lately.
Which is faster, CryptAPI or Etherscan?
CryptAPI has the lower median latency in our checks — CryptAPI responds in 148 ms versus Etherscan at 366 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 CryptAPI and Etherscan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — CryptAPI 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 CryptAPI and Etherscan from the browser?
Yes — both CryptAPI 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 CryptAPI and Etherscan free for commercial use?
CryptAPI allows commercial use on its free tier, 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.