Software · head to head
Bitstamp vs BscScan
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bitstamp trading fees are higher than some competitors; BscScan the BscScan API page now redirects to Etherscan's unified multichain API pricing, so BNB Chain data is bought under Etherscan plans rather than a BscScan-specific one
- They diverge on capability: Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, BscScan covers Block Explorer.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bitstamp and BscScan actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Bitstamp
- Spot Trading
- Staking
- Instant Orders
- API Trading
- SEPA
- SWIFT
- Credit Card
- Ios support
Only in BscScan
- Block Explorer
- Transaction Tracking
- Token Tracker
- Contract Verification
- Validators Info
- BNB Smart Chain
- BEP-20 tokens
- Api support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bitstamp
- Exchangesnot BscScan
- Tradingnot BscScan
- Compliancenot BscScan
BscScan
- Exploring BNB Smart Chain transactions, addresses and BEP-20 token transfersnot Bitstamp
- Verifying and reading BNB Chain smart contract source codenot Bitstamp
- Querying BNB Chain data programmatically through the explorer APInot Bitstamp
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bitstamp
- Trading fees are higher than some competitors
- Limited selection of newer or smaller altcoins compared to larger exchanges
- Customer service response times can be slow during high-volume periods
BscScan
- The BscScan API page now redirects to Etherscan's unified multichain API pricing, so BNB Chain data is bought under Etherscan plans rather than a BscScan-specific one
- The free API plan is capped at 3 calls per second and 100,000 calls per day and requires attribution
- API Pro endpoints start at the Standard plan at $199 per month
- Rate limits top out at 30 calls per second even on the $899 per month Pro Plus plan
- The Address Metadata endpoint requires Pro Plus at $899 per month and is limited to one app license
Pricing, plan by plan
Bitstamp
Free- StandardFree
- Spot trading
- Staking
- Instant orders
BscScan
Free- FreeFree
- Block explorer
- 5 API calls/sec
- Token tracker
- Pro$199/month
- Higher rate limits
- Advanced APIs
Which should you pick?
Choose Bitstamp if
- You need spot trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want staking.
Choose BscScan if
- You need block explorer.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want transaction tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Bitstamp or BscScan better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bitstamp starts at Free and BscScan at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bitstamp or BscScan?
- Bitstamp starts at Free and BscScan at Free.
- Does Bitstamp or BscScan run on more platforms?
- Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. BscScan runs on Web, Api.
- Can I use Bitstamp for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Bitstamp best used for?
- Bitstamp is most often used for exchanges, trading, compliance. Of those, exchanges and trading are not what BscScan is typically brought in for.
- What can Bitstamp do that BscScan cannot?
- Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Staking, Instant Orders, API Trading. BscScan covers Block Explorer, Transaction Tracking, Token Tracker, Contract Verification. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bitstamp: When was Bitstamp founded?
Bitstamp was founded in August 2011 in Slovenia by Nejc Kodrič and Damjan Merlak.
SourceBitstamp: Where is Bitstamp registered?
Bitstamp is registered in Luxembourg and was recognized by Luxembourg as a virtual currency exchange in 2016.
SourceBitstamp: How many cryptocurrencies does Bitstamp list?
Bitstamp lists approximately 107 cryptocurrencies with close to 230 spot trading pairs including USD, EUR, GBP, and stablecoin base currencies.
SourceBitstamp: Who owns Bitstamp?
Bitstamp is owned by Robinhood, which acquired the exchange to expand its cryptocurrency trading capabilities.
SourceBitstamp: How many customers does Bitstamp have?
Bitstamp is trusted by more than 5 million customers worldwide.
SourceBitstamp: How does Bitstamp store customer cryptocurrencies?
Bitstamp keeps most client crypto in cold storage for security and offers additional security features including 2FA and withdrawal-address whitelisting.
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