Software · head to head
BscScan vs Bitstamp
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Bitstamp trading fees are higher than some competitors
- They diverge on capability: BscScan covers Block Explorer, Bitstamp covers Spot Trading.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which BscScan and Bitstamp 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 BscScan
- Block Explorer
- Transaction Tracking
- Token Tracker
- Contract Verification
- Validators Info
- BNB Smart Chain
- BEP-20 tokens
- Api support
Only in Bitstamp
- Spot Trading
- Staking
- Instant Orders
- API Trading
- SEPA
- SWIFT
- Credit Card
- Ios support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
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
Bitstamp
- Exchangesnot BscScan
- Tradingnot BscScan
- Compliancenot BscScan
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
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
Pricing, plan by plan
BscScan
Free- FreeFree
- Block explorer
- 5 API calls/sec
- Token tracker
- Pro$199/month
- Higher rate limits
- Advanced APIs
Bitstamp
Free- StandardFree
- Spot trading
- Staking
- Instant orders
Which should you pick?
Choose BscScan if
- You need block explorer.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want transaction tracking.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is BscScan or Bitstamp better?
- Neither clearly leads. BscScan starts at Free and Bitstamp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, BscScan or Bitstamp?
- BscScan starts at Free and Bitstamp at Free.
- Does BscScan or Bitstamp run on more platforms?
- BscScan runs on Web, Api. Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use BscScan for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is BscScan best used for?
- BscScan is most often used for exploring bnb smart chain transactions, addresses and bep-20 token transfers, verifying and reading bnb chain smart contract source code, querying bnb chain data programmatically through the explorer api. Of those, exploring bnb smart chain transactions, addresses and bep-20 token transfers and verifying and reading bnb chain smart contract source code are not what Bitstamp is typically brought in for.
- What can BscScan do that Bitstamp cannot?
- BscScan covers Block Explorer, Transaction Tracking, Token Tracker, Contract Verification. Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Staking, Instant Orders, API Trading. 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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