Etherscan vs Helium
Both are solid Blockchain APIs. Choose based on your specific requirements.
Etherscan
- Simple API key authentication
- HTTPS supported
- CORS enabled for frontend use
Helium
- No authentication required
- HTTPS supported
| Feature | Etherscan | Helium |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | apiKey | None |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
| CORS | Yes | Unknown |
When to use which?
Helium is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication. Etherscan works directly from the browser with CORS enabled, making it better for frontend-only apps.