Covalent vs Etherscan
If you need a Blockchain API that's easy to integrate, go with Etherscan.
Covalent
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- Currently flagged as inactive
Etherscan
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
| Feature | Covalent | Etherscan |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | apiKey |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Unknown | Yes |
When to use which?
Etherscan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.