DexPaprika vs Etherscan

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

Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d99.02%99.02%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms430660
P95 · ms22022536
Authnonenone
CORSnoyes
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

DexPaprika vs Etherscan: common questions

Which is more reliable, DexPaprika or Etherscan?

Both are neck-and-neck — DexPaprika 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, DexPaprika or Etherscan?

DexPaprika has the lower median latency in our checks — DexPaprika responds in 430 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 DexPaprika and Etherscan need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — DexPaprika 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 DexPaprika and Etherscan from the browser?

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

Are DexPaprika and Etherscan free for commercial use?

DexPaprika 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.