A head-to-head comparison of Bitquery and SubQuery — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
GraphQL blockchain data APIs with deep DEX, transfer, and analytics coverage
Decentralized indexer combining data, RPC, and AI across EVM and non-EVM
These are the 6 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.
| Capability | Bitquery | SubQuery |
|---|---|---|
| Decentralized | No | Yes |
| Custom Subgraphs | No | Yes |
| Open Source | No | Yes |
| Streaming Data | Yes | No |
| Governance Token | No | Yes |
| Self Hostable | No | Yes |
| Feature | Bitquery | SubQuery |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | GraphQL | GraphQL |
| 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
SubQuery
Free
SubQuery
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
Watch out: GraphQL query crafting has a learning curve.
Watch out: Broad ecosystem — clarify which service you need.
Bitquery edges ahead on our editorial score (4.2/5), but these tools aren’t straight substitutes. Pick Bitquery when powerful graphql across 40+ chains matters most to your workflow; pick SubQuery when combines indexing, rpc, and ai in one ecosystem 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 SubQuery means broad ecosystem — clarify which service you need.
Bitquery carries the higher editorial rating (4.2/5 vs 4.2/5), but they solve different problems. Bitquery is the stronger pick when you need powerful graphql across 40+ chains. SubQuery wins when combines indexing, rpc, and ai in one ecosystem.
Bitquery starts lower, at $49/month versus $49/month. Both also offer a free tier.
Bitquery's main limitation is that graphql query crafting has a learning curve. For SubQuery, broad ecosystem — clarify which service you need. 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 SubQuery on combines indexing, rpc, and ai in one ecosystem, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.