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Moralis vs Rainbow

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Moralis

Crypto

The easiest way to build Web3 apps

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rainbow logo

Rainbow

Crypto

The fun, simple, and secure Ethereum wallet

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Rainbow has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Moralis the free plan is metered daily at 40,000 compute units rather than monthly, so a quiet week cannot offset a busy day; Rainbow free instant deposits and fee auto-compounding are gated behind the paid Rainbow Black tier; the vendor's own site states "Upgrade to Rainbow Black for free instant deposits, bigger rewards, and up to 100% of your trading fees auto-compounded", implying standard accounts pay deposit and trading fees
  • They diverge on capability: Moralis covers NFT API, Rainbow covers Ethereum Wallet.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Moralis and Rainbow actually diverge.

Attributes where Moralis and Rainbow differ
AttributeMoralisRainbow
Starting price$149/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, WebIos, Android, Chrome
Founded20202019

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Crypto).

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 Moralis

  • NFT API
  • Token API
  • Wallet API
  • Streams
  • Auth API
  • EVM chains
  • Solana
  • Aptos

Only in Rainbow

  • Ethereum Wallet
  • NFT Gallery
  • ENS Integration
  • Layer 2 Support
  • Swaps
  • Ethereum
  • Optimism
  • Arbitrum

What people use each for

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

Moralis

  • Querying blockchain data across chains through a unified APInot Rainbow
  • Building Web3 applications without running node infrastructurenot Rainbow

Rainbow

  • Walletsnot Moralis
  • Ethereumnot Moralis
  • Mobilenot Moralis

Where each one falls short

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

Moralis

  • The free plan is metered daily at 40,000 compute units rather than monthly, so a quiet week cannot offset a busy day
  • API throughput is 40 requests per second on both the free and the $49 Starter plan, so paying does not raise the rate limit at the first tier
  • Doubling throughput to 80 requests per second requires the $199 Pro plan
  • Every published price assumes annual billing

Rainbow

  • Free instant deposits and fee auto-compounding are gated behind the paid Rainbow Black tier; the vendor's own site states "Upgrade to Rainbow Black for free instant deposits, bigger rewards, and up to 100% of your trading fees auto-compounded", implying standard accounts pay deposit and trading fees

Pricing, plan by plan

Moralis

$149/month
  • Starter$149/month
    • 2 million compute units
    • 40 RPS throughput
    • 11.25 USD per million CU overage
  • Pro$249/month
    • 100 million compute units
    • 80 RPS throughput
    • 5 USD per million CU overage
  • Business$749/month
    • 500 million compute units
    • 200 RPS throughput
    • 4 USD per million CU overage
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Custom compute units and throughput

Rainbow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ethereum wallet
    • NFTs
    • ENS

Which should you pick?

Choose Moralis if

  • You need nft api.
  • You work on Api, Web.
  • You also want token api.
Moralis review

Choose Rainbow if

  • You need ethereum wallet.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Chrome.
  • You also want nft gallery.
Rainbow review

Questions people ask

Is Moralis or Rainbow better?
Neither clearly leads. Moralis starts at $149/month and Rainbow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Moralis or Rainbow?
Rainbow has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149/month for Moralis and Free for Rainbow.
Does Moralis or Rainbow run on more platforms?
Moralis runs on Api, Web. Rainbow runs on Ios, Android, Chrome.
Can I use Rainbow for free?
Yes. Rainbow has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Moralis starts at $149/month.
What is Moralis best used for?
Moralis is most often used for querying blockchain data across chains through a unified api, building web3 applications without running node infrastructure. Of those, querying blockchain data across chains through a unified api and building web3 applications without running node infrastructure are not what Rainbow is typically brought in for.
What can Moralis do that Rainbow cannot?
Moralis covers NFT API, Token API, Wallet API, Streams. Rainbow covers Ethereum Wallet, NFT Gallery, ENS Integration, Layer 2 Support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Moralis: How much does Moralis cost?

Moralis pricing is 149 USD/month (Starter with 2M compute units), 249 USD/month (Pro with 100M CU), or 749 USD/month (Business with 500M CU). Annual billing required for cryptocurrency payment option.

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Rainbow: Is there a premium tier available on Rainbow wallet?

Yes, Rainbow Black is a premium upgrade that offers free instant deposits, bigger rewards, and up to 100% of your trading fees auto-compounded. The specific cost of Rainbow Black is not disclosed on the homepage.

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Moralis: Is there a free tier?

Moralis does not offer a free tier; all plans require payment starting at 149 USD/month.

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Rainbow: Does Rainbow offer a rewards program?

Yes, every trade on Rainbow earns RNBW tokens as rewards. However, the homepage does not specify conversion rates or redemption value for the RNBW token.

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Moralis: What are the throughput limits?

Starter tier provides 40 RPS throughput, Pro tier provides 80 RPS, Business tier provides 200 RPS. Enterprise tier offers custom RPS limits.

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Rainbow: What is the cost of using the base Rainbow wallet?

The Rainbow wallet app appears to be free to use, with a premium Rainbow Black tier available for additional features. Specific pricing for Rainbow Black is not published on the homepage.

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