Etherscan vs Gemini
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Etherscan vs Gemini: common questions
Which is more reliable, Etherscan or Gemini?
On our scheduled checks, Etherscan leads on measured uptime — Etherscan at 100% versus Gemini at 99.44% 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, Etherscan or Gemini?
Etherscan has the lower median latency in our checks — Etherscan responds in 366 ms versus Gemini at 379 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 Etherscan and Gemini need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Etherscan is callable with no signup, and Gemini is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Etherscan and Gemini from the browser?
Yes — both Etherscan and Gemini 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 Gemini free for commercial use?
Etherscan has unclear commercial terms, and Gemini 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.