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Moralis vs The Graph

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Moralis

Crypto

The easiest way to build Web3 apps

From
$149/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
The Graph logo

The Graph

Crypto

The indexing protocol for Web3

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only The Graph 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; The Graph no specific pricing tiers or rates published on homepage or pricing pages
  • They diverge on capability: Moralis covers NFT API, The Graph covers Subgraph Indexing.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Moralis and The Graph differ
AttributeMoralisThe Graph
Starting price$149/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsApi, WebWeb, Api
Founded20202018

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 The Graph

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

Both cover

  • Api support
  • Web support

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 The Graph
  • Building Web3 applications without running node infrastructurenot The Graph

The Graph

  • Decentralized data indexing and querying infrastructurenot Moralis
  • Blockchain and Web3 development with subgraphsnot Moralis
  • Real-time data availability for distributed applicationsnot 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

The Graph

  • No specific pricing tiers or rates published on homepage or pricing pages
  • Only generic cost-comparison claim provided (60-98% less per month)

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

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 Moralis if

  • You need nft api.
  • You work on Api, Web.
  • You also want token api.
Moralis 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 Moralis or The Graph better?
Neither clearly leads. Moralis starts at $149/month and The Graph at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Moralis or The Graph?
The Graph has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $149/month for Moralis and Free for The Graph.
Does Moralis or The Graph run on more platforms?
Moralis runs on Api, Web. The Graph runs on Web, Api.
Can I use The Graph for free?
Yes. The Graph 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 The Graph is typically brought in for.
What can Moralis do that The Graph cannot?
Moralis covers NFT API, Token API, Wallet API, Streams. The Graph covers Subgraph Indexing, GraphQL API, Decentralized Network, Multi-chain Support. Both handle Api support, Web 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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The Graph: What is The Graph pricing model?

The Graph does not publish specific pricing tiers on its homepage. The platform claims to cost 60-98% less per month compared to running expensive proprietary servers, but exact rates are not provided.

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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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The Graph: How do I find detailed pricing for The Graph services?

Detailed pricing information is likely available in product-specific pages (Amp, Subgraphs, Substreams) or in the documentation rather than the homepage. Contact The Graph team or review their documentation for specific cost details.

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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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