A head-to-head comparison of Covalent (GoldRush) and SimpleHash — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
Unified multi-chain data API with the broadest chain coverage
Unified NFT and token data API across many chains and marketplaces
These are the 3 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.
| Capability | Covalent (GoldRush) | SimpleHash |
|---|---|---|
| Decentralized | Yes | No |
| Real Time Indexing | No | Yes |
| Governance Token | Yes | No |
| Feature | Covalent (GoldRush) | SimpleHash |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | REST API | REST API |
| Decentralized | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Subgraphs | ✗ | ✗ |
| Real Time Indexing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Historical Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Streaming Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Governance Token | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
Covalent (GoldRush) has the lower entry price of the two.
Covalent (GoldRush)
Free
Covalent (GoldRush)
$50/mo
$500/yr billed annually
SimpleHash
Free
SimpleHash
$50/mo
$500/yr billed annually
Watch out: Less flexible than custom indexers.
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 Covalent (GoldRush) when broadest multi-chain coverage (100+ networks) 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 — Covalent (GoldRush) means accepting that less flexible than custom indexers, 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. Covalent (GoldRush) is the stronger pick when you need broadest multi-chain coverage (100+ networks). SimpleHash wins when unified nft and token data across many chains.
Covalent (GoldRush) starts lower, at $50/month versus $50/month. Both also offer a free tier.
Covalent (GoldRush)'s main limitation is that less flexible than custom indexers. 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 Covalent (GoldRush) leads on broadest multi-chain coverage (100+ networks) and SimpleHash on unified nft and token data across many chains, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.