blockfrost-js vs cardano-client-lib

blockfrost-js

Node.js SDK for the Blockfrost.io API. (by blockfrost)

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blockfrost.io

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cardano-client-lib

Cardano client library in Java (by bloxbean)

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cardano-client.dev

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blockfrost-js		cardano-client-lib
	Project
29	Mentions	2
103	Stars	112
1.0%	Growth	0.9%
6.6	Activity	8.7
3 months ago	Latest Commit	8 days ago
TypeScript	Language	Java
Apache License 2.0	License	MIT License

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blockfrost-js

Posts with mentions or reviews of blockfrost-js. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-11.

Blockfrost SDK updates: feedback
5 projects | /r/CardanoDevelopers | 11 Dec 2023
Any Cardano Dexes that connect to Daedalus?
1 project | /r/cardano | 5 Mar 2023

That way you use your own node to conduct the transactions rather than using a service like blockfrost
PyCardano but with local node rather than BlockFrost?
1 project | /r/CardanoDevelopers | 19 Jan 2023

Nothing against blockfrost.io just wanna know if this is possible/easy
Assets in Specific Address
2 projects | /r/CardanoDevelopers | 13 Jan 2023

Im trying to get the list of NFTs in a specific wallet, Im using Koios but planning to switch to blockfrost.io but couldn't identify the particular API, any help?
Cardano Dev Tools and How-To's
14 projects | /r/cardano | 17 Dec 2022
Do I need to download the full cardano node to interact with the blockchain ?
1 project | /r/cardano | 7 Sep 2022

If you don't want to run a Cardano node then you can use Blockfrost
Cardano (ADA) Weekly Update by Everstake
1 project | /r/cardano | 26 Aug 2022

🔹 blockfrost.io announced the availability of two new testnet networks: Preview and Preprod.
VASIL UPDATE: Progress continues positively with only minor bugs remaining. Today, however, we have agreed to ensure the core dev team and #Cardano ecosystem collaborators have more time for testing before commencing the mainnet countdown - Input Output on Twitter
2 projects | /r/cardano | 20 Jun 2022

Since the start of June, we have been successfully running an early build of the new node (which includes diffusion pipelining and the new Plutus v2 CIPs among other enhancements) as a semi-public Vasil developer testnet (Devnet). We now have some 35 developers from across 27 projects testing their DApps and helping identify any issues, along with 16 stake pool operators (SPOs) supporting. We’re also working closely with some of the leading tool/API providers, including Blockfrost, Cardano Serialization library (EMURGO), and Cardano Multiplatform Library (dcSpark). We want to call out the work of Mlabs and Dquadrant in particular for providing great support throughout the process. This developer testnet stage puts us in a good position when it comes to Plutus code compatibility and functionality. This valuable work will continue on this development testnet over the next few weeks.
👏 New release: The DAB solution provides an open-source alternative for Cardano developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) on Cardano’s blockchain - Cardano Foundation @CardanoStiftung - June 7th 2022
2 projects | /r/cardano | 7 Jun 2022

Five Binaries is a Prague, Czech Republic based consulting company who have been 100% focused on improving the Cardano ecosystem since day one. The members are all ex-Trezor Suite core developers and previously maintained the backend infrastructure for Trezor Wallet. The team created the first stake pool on the ITN and second on Mainnet,StakeNuts. They also processed the first Shelley Mainnet transaction. The Five Binaries team are also behind the first oracle solution on Cardano, Nut.link, and developed Blockfrost, APIs which are used to access the Cardano blockchain. Regarding usage and adoption, Blockfrost APIs is a core service used by the ecosystem and has a community of over 10,000 developers that have contributed to over 4,000 projects.
This might be the development framework for Haskell programmers
2 projects | /r/cardano | 12 Feb 2022

You can however call an SC using Blockfrost; this is an Web2-style API designed specifically to interacting with the Cardano network.

cardano-client-lib

Posts with mentions or reviews of cardano-client-lib. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2021-12-11.

Java app to run Cardano transaction?
2 projects | /r/CardanoDevelopers | 11 Dec 2021
Does Cardano not have an amazing developer community?
1 project | /r/cardano | 11 Jul 2021

Check out Cardano-client-lib - Github-repo

What are some alternatives?

When comparing blockfrost-js and cardano-client-lib you can also consider the following projects:

pool.pm - Cardano blockchain realtime visualization

web3j - Lightweight Java and Android library for integration with Ethereum clients

cardano-rosetta - An implementation of Rosetta for Cardano

fabric-sdk-java

cardano-node - The core component that is used to participate in a Cardano decentralised blockchain.

bitcoinj - A library for working with Bitcoin

cardano-db-sync - A component that follows the Cardano chain and stores blocks and transactions in PostgreSQL

bitcoin-wallet - Bitcoin Wallet app for your Android device. Standalone Bitcoin node, no centralized backend required.

cardanocli-js - Wrapping the cardano-cli inside JavaScript

nodejs-api-starter - 💥 Yarn v2 based monorepo template (seed project) pre-configured with GraphQL API, PostgreSQL, React, Relay, and Material UI. [Moved to: https://github.com/kriasoft/relay-starter-kit]

nami - Nami Wallet is a browser based wallet extension to interact with the Cardano blockchain. Support requests: https://iohk.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/requests/new

graphql-starter-kit - 💥 Yarn v2 based monorepo template (seed project) pre-configured with GraphQL API, PostgreSQL, React, Relay, and Material UI. [Moved to: https://github.com/kriasoft/graphql-starter]