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Bitstamp vs Alchemy

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Bitstamp

Software

The original crypto exchange since 2011

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Alchemy logo

Alchemy

Software

The web3 development platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Bitstamp trading fees are higher than some competitors; Alchemy the free tier is capped at 30M compute units a month and 25 requests per second
  • They diverge on capability: Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Alchemy covers Node APIs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitstamp and Alchemy actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitstamp and Alchemy differ
AttributeBitstampAlchemy
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidApi, Web
Founded20112017

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), 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 Bitstamp

  • Spot Trading
  • Staking
  • Instant Orders
  • API Trading
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
  • Credit Card
  • Ios support

Only in Alchemy

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

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

Bitstamp

  • Exchangesnot Alchemy
  • Tradingnot Alchemy
  • Compliancenot Alchemy

Alchemy

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

Where each one falls short

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

Bitstamp

  • Trading fees are higher than some competitors
  • Limited selection of newer or smaller altcoins compared to larger exchanges
  • Customer service response times can be slow during high-volume periods

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitstamp

Free
  • StandardFree
    • Spot trading
    • Staking
    • Instant orders

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Bitstamp if

  • You need spot trading.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
  • You also want staking.
Bitstamp review

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

Questions people ask

Is Bitstamp or Alchemy better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitstamp starts at Free and Alchemy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitstamp or Alchemy?
Bitstamp starts at Free and Alchemy at Free.
Does Bitstamp or Alchemy run on more platforms?
Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Alchemy runs on Api, Web.
Can I use Bitstamp for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Bitstamp best used for?
Bitstamp is most often used for exchanges, trading, compliance. Of those, exchanges and trading are not what Alchemy is typically brought in for.
What can Bitstamp do that Alchemy cannot?
Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Staking, Instant Orders, API Trading. Alchemy covers Node APIs, Enhanced APIs, NFT API, Webhooks. Both handle Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Bitstamp: When was Bitstamp founded?

Bitstamp was founded in August 2011 in Slovenia by Nejc Kodrič and Damjan Merlak.

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Bitstamp: Where is Bitstamp registered?

Bitstamp is registered in Luxembourg and was recognized by Luxembourg as a virtual currency exchange in 2016.

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Bitstamp: How many cryptocurrencies does Bitstamp list?

Bitstamp lists approximately 107 cryptocurrencies with close to 230 spot trading pairs including USD, EUR, GBP, and stablecoin base currencies.

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Bitstamp: Who owns Bitstamp?

Bitstamp is owned by Robinhood, which acquired the exchange to expand its cryptocurrency trading capabilities.

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Bitstamp: How many customers does Bitstamp have?

Bitstamp is trusted by more than 5 million customers worldwide.

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Bitstamp: How does Bitstamp store customer cryptocurrencies?

Bitstamp keeps most client crypto in cold storage for security and offers additional security features including 2FA and withdrawal-address whitelisting.

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