Blockscout vs Routescan
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Blockscout and Routescan — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Blockscout
Open-source block explorer self-hostable on any EVM chain
Blockscout is an open-source EVM block explorer that has become the go-to solution for Layer 2 networks, app chains, and testnets that want a full-featured explorer without paying Etherscan's licensin…
Full review →Routescan
The block explorer for Avalanche subnets, L3 rollups, and chains the major explorers ignore
Routescan is a multi-chain explorer specializing in the long tail of EVM chains — Avalanche subnets, Layer 3 rollups, app-chains, and emerging networks that aren't yet covered by Etherscan or Blocksco…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Blockscout | Routescan |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction History | ✓ | ✓ |
| Contract Verification | ✓ | ✓ |
| Token Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nft Tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Api Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gas Tracker | ✓ | ✓ |
| Source Code Viewer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Address Labels | ✗ | ✗ |
| Private Notes | ✗ | ✗ |
Blockscout Pricing
Blockscout
Free (Self-hosted)
Free
- ✓Full source code
- ✓Self-hostable
- ✓All EVM chains
- ✓Customizable UI
- ✓REST + GraphQL APIs
Blockscout
Cloud Hosted
Custom
- ✓Managed hosting
- ✓Auto-scaling
- ✓Priority support
- ✓Custom domain
- ✓SLA
Routescan Pricing
Routescan
Free
Free
- ✓100+ chains
- ✓MultiScan cross-chain search
- ✓Avalanche subnets
- ✓L3 rollup support
- ✓API access
Routescan
Pro
Custom
- ✓Higher rate limits
- ✓Priority indexing
- ✓Custom chain integration
- ✓Dedicated support
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Blockscout is the better pick if you need fully open source — any chain can deploy and customize it freely. Routescan wins when best explorer for avalanche subnets — no serious alternative for this ecosystem. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.