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What is SubQuery
SubQuery is an indexing and data-query layer for blockchain networks that extracts, transforms, and serves on-chain data through APIs for application use. It targets Web3 developers building dApps, analytics, and back-end services that need fast access to historical and real-time blockchain data without running custom indexers from scratch. The product centers on a project-based indexing model (mapping blockchain events to a queryable store) and can be used via managed infrastructure or self-hosted deployments depending on the network and edition.
Purpose-built blockchain indexing
SubQuery focuses on turning raw on-chain data (blocks, events, extrinsics/transactions, logs) into queryable datasets for application back ends. This reduces the need for teams to build and maintain bespoke ETL pipelines for each chain. It fits common dApp patterns such as activity feeds, portfolio/history views, and analytics dashboards where direct node queries are too slow or limited.
Developer-oriented project workflow
SubQuery uses a project configuration approach where developers define what to index and how to transform it into entities. This makes indexing logic versionable and portable across environments (development, staging, production). It also supports iterative schema changes, which is useful when smart contracts or runtime modules evolve.
Managed and self-host options
SubQuery can be consumed as hosted infrastructure for teams that prefer not to operate indexing nodes and databases. For organizations with compliance, cost, or control requirements, self-hosting provides an alternative deployment path. This flexibility aligns with enterprise and regulated use cases where data residency and operational control matter.
Not a full blockchain platform
SubQuery does not provide a full blockchain network stack (consensus, validator operations, key management, or permissioning). Teams still need node providers, RPC endpoints, and chain infrastructure to produce and validate blocks. For end-to-end blockchain platform needs, additional components and vendors are typically required.
Coverage varies by network
Supported chains, data models, and indexing capabilities can differ across ecosystems and depend on available node interfaces and event/log structures. Some networks may require custom handlers or additional engineering to achieve complete coverage. Buyers should validate chain support, latency, and reorg-handling behavior for their specific target networks.
Operational complexity at scale
High-throughput chains and large historical backfills can require significant compute, storage, and database tuning. Self-hosted deployments add responsibilities such as monitoring, scaling, and handling chain upgrades that can break indexers. Even with managed services, cost and performance can vary with query volume and indexing depth.
Plan & Pricing
SubQuery (multiple offerings) — usage-based / pay-as-you-go
Managed Service (SubQuery Managed Service — hosted) Pricing model: Usage-based (deployment hours + optional add-ons) Rates (official):
- Base deployment hour (Standard plan): $0.20 per deployment hour (USD).
- Additional vCPU: $0.10 per additional vCPU unit per deployment hour.
- Multi-chain: 1 network included; each additional network charged $0.12 per deployment hour. Notes: Enterprise/professional arrangements and add-on services may be custom-priced; promotional credits/one-off promotions have been announced (e.g., referral-based free hosting offers).
SubQuery Network (decentralised network + Flex plans) Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (Flex plans) priced in SQT per 1,000 requests Rates (official):
- Flex plans: Node Operators set a price per 1,000 requests denominated in SQT (no single fixed USD price on-network).
- Docs/guidance reference market/caps (examples and caps updated in network announcements); RPC and data index projects have per-1,000-request pricing caps and node operators advertise PAYG prices in the marketplace. Notes: Consumers deposit/bond SQT into a billing state channel and pay per-usage. Network also runs consumer rewards/boost programs that can offset query costs.
Free / trial notes (official site references):
- Free RPC endpoints: SubQuery documents and blog announce free RPC endpoints for many chains (developer-facing free endpoints available for testing).
- GraphQL Agent: official docs state a free tier for the GraphQL Agent (rate-limited to 5 queries/day per user for exploration/testing).
- Promotional/time-limited offers: blog posts describe promotions (e.g., 1 month free Managed Service hosting via referral) but no general site-wide “30-day free trial” page was found.
Seller details
SubQuery Pte. Ltd.
2019
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https://subquery.network/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/subquery-network/
