Etherscan vs Sharpe
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
Etherscan vs Sharpe: common questions
Which is more reliable, Etherscan or Sharpe?
On our scheduled checks, Etherscan leads on measured uptime — Etherscan at 100% versus Sharpe at 97.8% 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 Sharpe?
Etherscan has the lower median latency in our checks — Etherscan responds in 366 ms versus Sharpe at 1460 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 Sharpe need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — Etherscan is callable with no signup, and Sharpe is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call Etherscan and Sharpe from the browser?
Yes — both Etherscan and Sharpe 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 Sharpe free for commercial use?
Etherscan has unclear commercial terms, and Sharpe 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.