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Etherscan vs Huobi

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

APIEtherscanHEALTHY95HuobiHEALTHY95
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d100%100%
Uptime · 30d100%100%
P50 · ms366499
P95 · ms25361262
AuthnoneapiKey
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree tier — key may be required
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

Etherscan vs Huobi: common questions

Which is more reliable, Etherscan or Huobi?

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

Etherscan has the lower median latency in our checks — Etherscan responds in 366 ms versus Huobi at 499 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 Huobi need an API key?

Etherscan needs no key, while Huobi requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Etherscan first.

Can I call Etherscan and Huobi from the browser?

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

Are Etherscan and Huobi free for commercial use?

Etherscan has unclear commercial terms, and Huobi 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.