SubQuery Review (2026)

What is SubQuery?

SubQuery is a decentralized blockchain indexing protocol that combines data indexing, RPC services, and AI applications within a single ecosystem, supported by a tokenized reward mechanism that can offset infrastructure costs. It stands out for strong multi-chain coverage across both EVM and non-EVM environments — with particular strength in the Polkadot/Substrate and Cosmos ecosystems where it originated — letting developers define indexers that transform on-chain data into queryable GraphQL APIs. Its decentralized network of indexers and the SQT token align incentives for open, community-run data infrastructure, and its expansion into RPC and AI positions it as a broader Web3 data platform. It offers a managed hosted service and a decentralized network. The trade-offs: as a broad, multi-product ecosystem, evaluating the specific service you need takes some effort; the decentralized network's performance depends on indexer participation; and its GraphQL/indexer model, while flexible, requires development work like any custom indexer. But for teams that value an open, decentralized indexing ecosystem — especially those building in Polkadot, Cosmos, or across many EVM and non-EVM chains — SubQuery is one of the leading options, preferred by developers prioritizing open, decentralized data infrastructure over proprietary managed services, and notable for its breadth beyond the EVM-centric competition.

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SubQuery Pricing (2026)

SubQuery offers a free plan. Paid plans start at $49/month.

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