A head-to-head comparison of Goldsky and Bitquery — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
Real-time blockchain data pipelines with subgraph hosting and Mirror streaming to any database
GraphQL blockchain data APIs with deep DEX, transfer, and analytics coverage
These are the 5 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.
| Capability | Goldsky | Bitquery |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | GraphQL (subgraphs) + SQL (Mirror) | GraphQL |
| Real Time Pipeline | Yes | — |
| Database Sinks | Yes | — |
| Graph Compatible | Yes | — |
| Webhook Delivery | Yes | — |
| Feature | Goldsky | Bitquery |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | GraphQL (subgraphs) + SQL (Mirror) | GraphQL |
| Decentralized | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Real Time Pipeline | ✓ | — |
| Database Sinks | ✓ | — |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Graph Compatible | ✓ | — |
| Streaming Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhook Delivery | ✓ | — |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom Subgraphs | — | ✗ |
| Real Time Indexing | — | ✓ |
| Historical Data | — | ✓ |
| Governance Token | — | ✗ |
Bitquery has the lower entry price of the two.
Goldsky
$250/mo
Bitquery
Free
Bitquery
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
Watch out: Not decentralized — Goldsky is a single company infrastructure provider.
Watch out: GraphQL query crafting has a learning curve.
Goldsky edges ahead on our editorial score (4.4/5), but these tools aren’t straight substitutes. Pick Goldsky when drop-in replacement for the graph hosted service — same code, better reliability matters most to your workflow; pick Bitquery when powerful graphql across 40+ chains is the priority. The deciding factor is usually the trade-off you can least afford — Goldsky means accepting that not decentralized — goldsky is a single company infrastructure provider, while Bitquery means graphql query crafting has a learning curve.
Goldsky carries the higher editorial rating (4.4/5 vs 4.2/5), but they solve different problems. Goldsky is the stronger pick when you need drop-in replacement for the graph hosted service — same code, better reliability. Bitquery wins when powerful graphql across 40+ chains.
Bitquery starts lower, at $49/month versus $250/month. Both also offer a free tier.
Goldsky's main limitation is that not decentralized — goldsky is a single company infrastructure provider. For Bitquery, graphql query crafting has a learning curve. 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 Goldsky leads on drop-in replacement for the graph hosted service — same code, better reliability and Bitquery on powerful graphql across 40+ chains, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.