Chainbase vs Space and Time
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Chainbase and Space and Time — 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…
Full review →Space and Time
Verifiable, decentralized data warehouse with cryptographic SQL proofs
Space and Time (SxT) is a decentralized data warehouse that indexes blockchain data and, distinctively, can prove that query results are accurate and untampered using its Proof of SQL technology — cry…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Chainbase | Space and Time |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | SQL / REST | SQL |
| 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
Space and Time Pricing
Space and Time
Free (dev tier)
Free
- ✓Decentralized data warehouse
- ✓SQL access
- ✓Multi-chain indexing
- ✓Proof of SQL preview
Space and Time
Growth
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
- ✓Verifiable queries
- ✓Higher limits
- ✓More compute
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Chainbase is the better pick if you need omnichain structured data via api and sql. Space and Time wins when cryptographically verifiable sql query results. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.