A head-to-head comparison of Bitquery and SimpleHash — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
GraphQL blockchain data APIs with deep DEX, transfer, and analytics coverage
Unified NFT and token data API across many chains and marketplaces
These are the 1 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.
| Capability | Bitquery | SimpleHash |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | GraphQL | REST API |
| Feature | Bitquery | SimpleHash |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | GraphQL | REST API |
| Decentralized | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Subgraphs | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real Time Indexing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Historical Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Streaming Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Governance Token | ✗ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
Bitquery has the lower entry price of the two.
Bitquery
Free
Bitquery
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
SimpleHash
Free
SimpleHash
$50/mo
$500/yr billed annually
Watch out: GraphQL query crafting has a learning curve.
Watch out: Specialized for NFT/token, not general indexing.
SimpleHash edges ahead on our editorial score (4.3/5), but these tools aren’t straight substitutes. Pick Bitquery when powerful graphql across 40+ chains matters most to your workflow; pick SimpleHash when unified nft and token data across many chains is the priority. The deciding factor is usually the trade-off you can least afford — Bitquery means accepting that graphql query crafting has a learning curve, while SimpleHash means specialized for nft/token, not general indexing.
SimpleHash carries the higher editorial rating (4.3/5 vs 4.2/5), but they solve different problems. Bitquery is the stronger pick when you need powerful graphql across 40+ chains. SimpleHash wins when unified nft and token data across many chains.
Bitquery starts lower, at $49/month versus $50/month. Both also offer a free tier.
Bitquery's main limitation is that graphql query crafting has a learning curve. For SimpleHash, specialized for nft/token, not general indexing. Weigh these against how you actually plan to use the tool.
In most cases yes — many teams run both, using each where it's strongest. Since Bitquery leads on powerful graphql across 40+ chains and SimpleHash on unified nft and token data across many chains, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.