Etherscan vs Coinlore
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Etherscan vs Coinlore: common questions
Which is more reliable, Etherscan or Coinlore?
On our scheduled checks, Coinlore leads on measured uptime — Etherscan at —% versus Coinlore 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 Etherscan and Coinlore need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Etherscan is callable with no signup, and Coinlore is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Etherscan and Coinlore from the browser?
Yes — both Etherscan and Coinlore 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 Etherscan and Coinlore free for commercial use?
Etherscan has unclear commercial terms, and Coinlore 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.