Self-host the open-source explorer for free, or let us run a fully managed, branded explorer for your chain. Pick the plan that fits your ecosystem.
Fork the codebase and run your own explorer with full control over features and integrations.
A fully managed, AI-enhanced explorer instance for your chain — hosted, branded, and maintained by us.
For ecosystems with custom requirements — SLAs, custom chains, and dedicated engineering support.
"Free" open source still runs on paid infrastructure and engineering hours. Here's an honest side-by-side before you decide.
| Self-host (true cost) | Managed EaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure | Archive node + indexer + database + monitoring, sized for your chain | Included — we run the full stack |
| DevOps time | Setup, scaling, on-call — typically a part-time engineer or more | Included — our team operates it |
| Upgrades & maintenance | You track releases, apply upgrades, handle reindexes | Included — rolling managed updates |
| Typical first-year cost | Mid-five figures (infra + engineering time)* | One predictable annual fee* |
* Estimates based on typical chain sizes and market engineering rates — your numbers will vary. We'll walk through them with you.
A feature-by-feature look at what's included in each tier.
| Feature | Self-Hosted | Managed EaaS | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full-chain indexing | |||
| REST API v2 | |||
| API rate tier | You set the limits | Higher tier | Custom |
| AI-powered insights | Coming Q3 2026 | Coming Q3 2026 | Coming Q3 2026 |
| Verified contracts | |||
| Multi-chain support | |||
| Custom branding | DIY | ||
| Managed hosting & upgrades | |||
| Update cadence | Your own | Rolling, managed | Rolling, managed |
| Support channel | GitHub community | Email support | Dedicated channel |
| SLA & priority support | Email support | ||
| Custom chains & integrations | On request |
Not sure which plan fits? Tell us about your chain and we'll help you decide.
What "managed" actually means — and what we put in writing for Enterprise customers.
Specific uptime percentages and response-time targets are defined per customer in Enterprise agreements — we don't publish numbers we can't stand behind.
The Blockscout-compatible REST API v2 is free to start with — no key required. Upgrade when you need more.
| Plan | Price | Access | Rate limits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No API key — anonymous access to the public REST API v2 | Fair-use rate limits* | Start without a key |
| Builder | $0 | Free API key from My Account on xdcscan.io | Higher rate limits than anonymous* — attribution required | Get a key |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom rate limits, daily quotas, and SLA for your workloads | Defined in your Enterprise agreement | Contact Us |
* Exact rate limits are subject to fair use while we finalize public quotas — contact us if you need guaranteed throughput. Free-tier apps should show "Powered by OpenScan.AI" with a backlink to xdcscan.io ; badge assets are on our brand resources page.