DeFi Llama vs Etherscan
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
DeFi Llama vs Etherscan: common questions
Which is more reliable, DeFi Llama or Etherscan?
Both are neck-and-neck — DeFi Llama and Etherscan each measure 99.02% 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, DeFi Llama or Etherscan?
Etherscan has the lower median latency in our checks — DeFi Llama responds in 679 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 DeFi Llama and Etherscan need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — DeFi Llama 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 DeFi Llama and Etherscan from the browser?
Yes — both DeFi Llama 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 DeFi Llama and Etherscan free for commercial use?
DeFi Llama 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.