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Covalent vs Helium

If you need a Blockchain API that's easy to integrate, go with Helium.

Covalent

Multi-blockchain data aggregator platform

Helium

Helium is a global, distributed network of Hotspots that create public, long-range wireless coverage

Covalent

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
  • Currently flagged as inactive

Helium

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureCovalentHelium
AuthenticationapiKeyNone
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

Helium is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.