SubQuery
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What is SubQuery
SubQuery is a blockchain data indexing and query layer that helps developers extract, transform, and serve on-chain data to applications through APIs. It targets teams building dApps, analytics, and backend services that need fast access to historical and real-time blockchain data without running custom parsers for each chain. The product centers on defining indexing projects (mappings/handlers) and exposing the indexed data via query interfaces, typically alongside managed hosting options. It is commonly used to reduce application latency and simplify data access across supported networks.
Purpose-built indexing layer
SubQuery focuses on indexing blockchain events, extrinsics/transactions, and state into queryable databases for application use. This reduces the need for teams to build and maintain bespoke ETL pipelines and chain-specific parsers. For dApp backends, it can improve responsiveness by serving pre-processed data rather than querying nodes directly.
Developer project workflow
The platform uses an explicit project configuration and mapping approach that makes indexing logic reviewable and versionable. This supports repeatable deployments across environments and teams, similar to standard software delivery practices. It also enables developers to tailor schemas and derived data models to application needs rather than relying only on raw chain data.
Managed and self-host options
SubQuery is commonly available as both open tooling and hosted infrastructure, giving teams flexibility in operations. Organizations can self-host for control and compliance, or use managed services to reduce node/indexer operations overhead. This is useful for teams that want an indexing layer without building a full blockchain infrastructure stack.
Chain coverage varies
Supported networks and feature completeness depend on SubQuery’s current adapters and community/vendor maintenance. Teams may find that a specific chain, runtime version, or data type requires additional work to index correctly. Multi-chain products should validate coverage and performance on each target network before committing.
Operational complexity at scale
Running indexers reliably can require careful capacity planning, database tuning, and monitoring, especially for high-throughput chains or large historical backfills. Re-indexing after schema or mapping changes can be time-consuming and resource intensive. Managed offerings can reduce this burden, but they introduce vendor dependency and service limits.
Not a full blockchain platform
SubQuery addresses data indexing and querying rather than providing a complete blockchain network, consensus, or smart contract execution environment. Teams still need RPC/node providers, key management, and other infrastructure components for end-to-end applications. Buyers looking for an all-in-one blockchain platform may need additional products and integration work.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (usage-based). Managed Service billed per deployment hour; Network Flex plans billed per 1,000 requests (priced in SQT).
Free tier/trial: See notes below.
Example costs (from SubQuery official site):
- Managed Service — Standard (base): $0.20 per deployment hour (USD). 1 network included in base. (official blog announcement).
- Managed Service — Additional vCPU: $0.10 per additional vCPU unit per deployment hour. (official blog announcement).
- Managed Service — Additional network (beyond 1 included): $0.12 per additional network per deployment hour. (official blog announcement).
- Flex plans (Pay-as-you-go): Price set per 1,000 requests and denominated in SQT (SubQuery token). Consumers deposit SQT into billing account; prices are set by Node Operators per 1,000 requests. (official docs).
- RPC pricing caps/market guidance: SubQuery forum/docs provide guidance and caps (e.g., max accepted SQT per 1,000 requests for RPC/archive nodes), and recommend observing competing Node Operator prices in the explorer. (official forum/docs).
Discounts / incentives (official):
- Consumer Rewards Programme / boost incentives (SQT rewards) and occasional promotional free deployment hours for migrations/beta (official blog/docs).
Notes & limitations:
- Many Flex-plan prices are denominated in SQT and are market-driven (set by Node Operators); amounts in USD may vary with token price.
- Some Managed Service URLs redirect to a partner (OnFinality) for ongoing managed-hosting operations; check the Managed Service pages and blog posts for transition details.
(Formatted from SubQuery official site: blog, docs, RPC product page, and forum pages.)
Seller details
SubQuery Pte. Ltd.
2019
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https://subquery.network/
https://x.com/subquerynetwork
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