OpenScan.AI vs Blockscout
Both are open-source explorers. OpenScan.AI adds managed Explorer-as-a-Service hosting, an AI roadmap, and native XDC support — without the infrastructure work.
Feature comparison
| Feature | OpenScan.AI | Blockscout |
|---|---|---|
| Open-source / self-hostable | ||
| Free hosted REST API (no key required) | Per-instance APIs deprecated; PRO API key required | |
| AI transaction decoding | Coming soon | |
| Multi-chain support | ||
| Explorer-as-a-Service (managed hosting) | Via Autoscout (paid) | |
| White-label branding | Coming soon | Self-host only |
| XDC Network native | ||
| Chain coverage (EVM) | XDC, EVS, Wanchain, Velas | 120+ chains via PRO API |
OpenScan.AI's REST API is Blockscout-compatible, so tooling built for Blockscout works against xdcscan.io/api-docs out of the box.
API and hosting pricing, as of 2026
OpenScan.AI's hosted API is free with no key required, and Explorer-as-a-Service hosting is custom-quoted. Blockscout's published options (as of 2026):
- PRO API — paid tiers starting at $49/mo and $199/mo, with a free tier to start (dev.blockscout.com, docs).
- Autoscout hosted explorer — pay-as-you-go credits, roughly $349-$949/mo by chain size (docs.blockscout.com/using-blockscout/autoscout):
| Autoscout instance size | Monthly cost (as of 2026) |
|---|---|
| Small (<50K tx/day) | $349/mo |
| Medium (<150K tx/day) | $699/mo |
| Large (<1M tx/day) | $949/mo |
Self-hosting Blockscout is free of license cost, but you own the indexer, database, and node infrastructure — see our requirements guide for what that takes with OpenScan.AI.
Where Blockscout wins — honestly
- Chain breadth. Blockscout instances and the PRO API span 120+ EVM chains today; OpenScan.AI currently serves XDC, EVS, Wanchain, and Velas.
- Community size. A larger contributor base, more translations, and a longer track record of production deployments.
- Feature maturity. Blockscout ships capabilities today that are still on the OpenScan.AI roadmap (our AI features land in Phase 3).
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