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Etherscan vs Huobi

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

APIEtherscanNEW—HuobiNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
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?

On our scheduled checks, Huobi leads on measured uptime — Etherscan at —% versus Huobi 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 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.