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Alchemy vs Apache Superset

Alchemy logo

Alchemy

Software

The web3 development platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Apache Superset logo

Apache Superset

Software

Modern data exploration and visualization platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Alchemy the free tier is capped at 30M compute units a month and 25 requests per second; Apache Superset distributed under Apache License 2.0 with no official vendor-hosted SaaS; deploying it requires self-managed infrastructure since the Apache Software Foundation does not sell a managed offering.
  • They diverge on capability: Alchemy covers Node APIs, Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Alchemy and Apache Superset actually diverge.

Attributes where Alchemy and Apache Superset differ
AttributeAlchemyApache Superset
Pricing modelfreemiumopen-source
PlatformsApi, WebWeb, Self-hosted, Docker
Founded20171999

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Alchemy

  • Node APIs
  • Enhanced APIs
  • NFT API
  • Webhooks
  • Mempool
  • 35+ chains
  • SDKs
  • Api support

Only in Apache Superset

  • 40+ Visualizations
  • SQL IDE
  • Semantic Layer
  • Caching
  • Security
  • PostgreSQL
  • MySQL
  • Presto

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Alchemy

  • Hosted blockchain node access across mainnets and testnetsnot Apache Superset
  • Backing a production web3 application without running nodesnot Apache Superset
  • Webhook-driven notifications for on-chain eventsnot Apache Superset
  • Scaling read throughput beyond self-hosted node limitsnot Apache Superset

Apache Superset

  • Self-service analyticsnot Alchemy
  • Data explorationnot Alchemy
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot Alchemy
  • Collaborative analysisnot Alchemy
  • Embedded analyticsnot Alchemy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Alchemy

  • The free tier is capped at 30M compute units a month and 25 requests per second
  • Free accounts are limited to 5 apps and 5 webhooks
  • Beyond the free allowance it is $0.45 per 1M compute units for the first 300M a month
  • Request cost varies by call complexity, from around 10 compute units to over 100, so spend is hard to predict from request counts alone
  • Signed SLAs and priority support require an Enterprise contract

Apache Superset

  • Distributed under Apache License 2.0 with no official vendor-hosted SaaS; deploying it requires self-managed infrastructure since the Apache Software Foundation does not sell a managed offering.

Pricing, plan by plan

Alchemy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 300M compute units
    • 5 apps
    • Core APIs
  • Growth$49/month
    • 400M compute units
    • 15 apps
    • Enhanced APIs
  • Scale$199/month
    • 1B compute units
    • Unlimited apps
    • Premium support

Apache Superset

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Full Features
    • Self-hosted
    • Community Support

Which should you pick?

Choose Alchemy if

  • You need node apis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api, Web.
  • You also want enhanced apis.
Alchemy review

Choose Apache Superset if

  • You need 40+ visualizations.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted, Docker.
  • You also want sql ide.
Apache Superset review

Questions people ask

Is Alchemy or Apache Superset better?
Neither clearly leads. Alchemy starts at Free and Apache Superset at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Alchemy or Apache Superset?
Alchemy starts at Free and Apache Superset at Free.
Does Alchemy or Apache Superset run on more platforms?
Alchemy runs on Api, Web. Apache Superset runs on Web, Self-hosted, Docker.
Can I use Alchemy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Alchemy best used for?
Alchemy is most often used for hosted blockchain node access across mainnets and testnets, backing a production web3 application without running nodes, webhook-driven notifications for on-chain events, scaling read throughput beyond self-hosted node limits. Of those, hosted blockchain node access across mainnets and testnets and backing a production web3 application without running nodes are not what Apache Superset is typically brought in for.
What can Alchemy do that Apache Superset cannot?
Alchemy covers Node APIs, Enhanced APIs, NFT API, Webhooks. Apache Superset covers 40+ Visualizations, SQL IDE, Semantic Layer, Caching. Both handle Web support.
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