A head-to-head comparison of Moralis and Bitquery — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
Web3 backend platform with pre-built NFT, token, and wallet APIs for rapid dApp development
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 | Moralis | Bitquery |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | REST API | GraphQL |
| Nft Api | Yes | — |
| Token Api | Yes | — |
| Webhook Streams | Yes | — |
| Auth Service | Yes | — |
| Feature | Moralis | Bitquery |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | REST API | GraphQL |
| Decentralized | ✗ | ✗ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nft Api | ✓ | — |
| Token Api | ✓ | — |
| Webhook Streams | ✓ | — |
| Open Source | ✗ | ✗ |
| Streaming Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auth Service | ✓ | — |
| Self Hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Custom Subgraphs | — | ✗ |
| Real Time Indexing | — | ✓ |
| Historical Data | — | ✓ |
| Governance Token | — | ✗ |
Moralis has the lower entry price of the two.
Moralis
Free
Moralis
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
Moralis
$149/mo
$1490/yr billed annually
Bitquery
Free
Bitquery
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
Watch out: Not decentralized — Moralis is a single company, not a network.
Watch out: GraphQL query crafting has a learning curve.
Moralis edges ahead on our editorial score (4.3/5), but these tools aren’t straight substitutes. Pick Moralis when fastest path from idea to working dapp — no custom indexer needed for standard data 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 — Moralis means accepting that not decentralized — moralis is a single company, not a network, while Bitquery means graphql query crafting has a learning curve.
Moralis carries the higher editorial rating (4.3/5 vs 4.2/5), but they solve different problems. Moralis is the stronger pick when you need fastest path from idea to working dapp — no custom indexer needed for standard data. Bitquery wins when powerful graphql across 40+ chains.
Moralis starts lower, at $49/month versus $49/month. Both also offer a free tier.
Moralis's main limitation is that not decentralized — moralis is a single company, not a network. 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 Moralis leads on fastest path from idea to working dapp — no custom indexer needed for standard data and Bitquery on powerful graphql across 40+ chains, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.