A head-to-head comparison of Subsquid (SQD) and SimpleHash — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
High-performance indexing across 225+ networks with fast historical backfill
Unified NFT and token data API across many chains and marketplaces
These are the 6 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.
| Capability | Subsquid (SQD) | SimpleHash |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | GraphQL / SQL | REST API |
| Decentralized | Yes | No |
| Custom Subgraphs | Yes | No |
| Open Source | Yes | No |
| Governance Token | Yes | No |
| Self Hostable | Yes | No |
| Feature | Subsquid (SQD) | SimpleHash |
|---|---|---|
| Query Language | GraphQL / SQL | REST API |
| Decentralized | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom Subgraphs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Real Time Indexing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Historical Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open Source | ✓ | ✗ |
| Streaming Data | ✓ | ✓ |
| Governance Token | ✓ | ✗ |
| Self Hostable | ✓ | ✗ |
Subsquid (SQD) has the lower entry price of the two.
Subsquid (SQD)
Free
Subsquid (SQD)
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
SimpleHash
Free
SimpleHash
$50/mo
$500/yr billed annually
Watch out: Steeper learning curve than subgraphs.
Watch out: Specialized for NFT/token, not general indexing.
Subsquid (SQD) edges ahead on our editorial score (4.4/5), but these tools aren’t straight substitutes. Pick Subsquid (SQD) when 225+ networks, evm and non-evm 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 — Subsquid (SQD) means accepting that steeper learning curve than subgraphs, while SimpleHash means specialized for nft/token, not general indexing.
Subsquid (SQD) carries the higher editorial rating (4.4/5 vs 4.3/5), but they solve different problems. Subsquid (SQD) is the stronger pick when you need 225+ networks, evm and non-evm. SimpleHash wins when unified nft and token data across many chains.
Subsquid (SQD) starts lower, at $49/month versus $50/month. Both also offer a free tier.
Subsquid (SQD)'s main limitation is that steeper learning curve than subgraphs. 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 Subsquid (SQD) leads on 225+ networks, evm and non-evm and SimpleHash on unified nft and token data across many chains, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.