Chainbase vs Airstack
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Chainbase and Airstack — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Chainbase
Omnichain data infrastructure with SQL access and AI-ready datasets
Chainbase is an omnichain data platform providing indexed, structured on-chain data across many blockchains through APIs and SQL-style access, positioning itself as data infrastructure for both tradit…
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GraphQL APIs for identity, social, and on-chain data (Farcaster, ENS, NFTs)
Airstack is a data platform providing GraphQL APIs that unify on-chain data with web3 identity and social graphs — notably Farcaster, ENS, Lens, token holdings, and NFT ownership — enabling developers…
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| Feature | Chainbase | Airstack |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | SQL / REST | GraphQL |
| Decentralized | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Subgraphs | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real Time Indexing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Historical Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Streaming Data | ✓ | ✗ |
| Governance Token | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
Chainbase Pricing
Chainbase
Free (dev tier)
Free
- ✓Omnichain data APIs
- ✓SQL-style access
- ✓Decoded on-chain data
- ✓Getting-started limits
Chainbase
Growth
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
- ✓Higher limits
- ✓AI-ready datasets
- ✓Pipelines
Airstack Pricing
Airstack
Free (dev tier)
Free
- ✓GraphQL identity + on-chain APIs
- ✓Farcaster, ENS, Lens data
- ✓Token + NFT holdings
- ✓Getting-started limits
Airstack
Growth
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
- ✓Higher limits
- ✓Social graph queries
- ✓Webhooks
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Chainbase is the better pick if you need omnichain structured data via api and sql. Airstack wins when unifies identity, social, and on-chain data. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.