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Argent vs The Graph

Argent logo

Argent

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

The smart wallet for DeFi and NFTs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Graph logo

The Graph

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

The indexing protocol for Web3

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Argent renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired; The Graph subgraph Studio's free tier caps at 100,000 queries per month; usage beyond that is billed at $2 per 100,000 queries
  • They diverge on capability: Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, The Graph covers Subgraph Indexing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Argent and The Graph actually diverge.

Attributes where Argent and The Graph differ
AttributeArgentThe Graph
Pricing modelfreeusage-based
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, Api

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain), founded (2018).

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 Argent

  • Smart Contract Wallet
  • Social Recovery
  • No Seed Phrase
  • Built-in DeFi
  • NFT Support
  • Ethereum
  • zkSync
  • Starknet

Only in The Graph

  • Subgraph Indexing
  • GraphQL API
  • Decentralized Network
  • Multi-chain Support
  • GRT Token
  • 30+ chains
  • Web support
  • Api support

What people use each for

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

Argent

  • Self-custodial wallet on mobilenot The Graph
  • Holding digital dollars under your own controlnot The Graph
  • Spending through a virtual card with Apple Pay or Google Paynot The Graph
  • Connecting to dapps through WalletConnectnot The Graph

The Graph

  • Indexing and querying blockchain data through subgraphs across 60+ networksnot Argent

Where each one falls short

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

Argent

  • Renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired
  • The product has shifted toward community cards and digital dollars rather than being presented purely as a crypto wallet
  • Supported chains are no longer listed on the main site

The Graph

  • Subgraph Studio's free tier caps at 100,000 queries per month; usage beyond that is billed at $2 per 100,000 queries

Pricing, plan by plan

Argent

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Smart wallet
    • Social recovery
    • DeFi

The Graph

Free
  • Free TierFree
    • 100K queries
    • Subgraph Studio
    • Testnet
  • Pay as you go$0.00004/query
    • Unlimited queries
    • Mainnet
    • Multi-chain

Which should you pick?

Choose Argent if

  • You need smart contract wallet.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want social recovery.
Argent review

Choose The Graph if

  • You need subgraph indexing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Api.
  • You also want graphql api.
The Graph review

Questions people ask

Is Argent or The Graph better?
Neither clearly leads. Argent starts at Free and The Graph at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Argent or The Graph?
Argent starts at Free and The Graph at Free.
Does Argent or The Graph run on more platforms?
Argent runs on Ios, Android. The Graph runs on Web, Api.
Can I use Argent for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Argent best used for?
Argent is most often used for self-custodial wallet on mobile, holding digital dollars under your own control, spending through a virtual card with apple pay or google pay, connecting to dapps through walletconnect. Of those, self-custodial wallet on mobile and holding digital dollars under your own control are not what The Graph is typically brought in for.
What can Argent do that The Graph cannot?
Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Social Recovery, No Seed Phrase, Built-in DeFi. The Graph covers Subgraph Indexing, GraphQL API, Decentralized Network, Multi-chain Support.
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