Etherscan vs OKEx
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Etherscan vs OKEx: common questions
Which is more reliable, Etherscan or OKEx?
On our scheduled checks, Etherscan leads on measured uptime — Etherscan at 99.02% versus OKEx at 85.3% 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 OKEx?
OKEx has the lower median latency in our checks — Etherscan responds in 660 ms versus OKEx at 192 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 OKEx need an API key?
Etherscan needs no key, while OKEx requires a free API key. If you want to start calling without signup, reach for Etherscan first.
Can I call Etherscan and OKEx from the browser?
Yes — both Etherscan and OKEx 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 OKEx free for commercial use?
Etherscan has unclear commercial terms, and OKEx 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.