Software · head to head
The Graph vs Bybit
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 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; Bybit unavailable in US, Canada, and UK due to regulatory restrictions
- They diverge on capability: The Graph covers Subgraph Indexing, Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which The Graph and Bybit actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), 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 The Graph
- Subgraph Indexing
- GraphQL API
- Decentralized Network
- Multi-chain Support
- GRT Token
- 30+ chains
- Api support
Only in Bybit
- Perpetual Contracts
- Futures Trading
- Spot Trading
- Copy Trading
- Launchpad
- Bybit Wallet
- Bybit Card
- Ios support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
The Graph
- Indexing and querying blockchain data through subgraphs across 60+ networksnot Bybit
Bybit
- Exchangesnot The Graph
- Derivativesnot The Graph
- Futuresnot The Graph
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
Bybit
- Unavailable in US, Canada, and UK due to regulatory restrictions
- Limited fiat currency deposit and withdrawal options compared to other major exchanges
- Smaller selection of altcoins compared to Binance
Pricing, plan by plan
The Graph
Free- Free TierFree
- 100K queries
- Subgraph Studio
- Testnet
- Pay as you go$0.00004/query
- Unlimited queries
- Mainnet
- Multi-chain
Bybit
Free- Spot Trading$0.1/percent maker/taker
- 0.1% base fee
- Futures Trading$0.02/percent maker
- 0.02% maker / 0.055% taker
Which should you pick?
Choose The Graph if
- You need subgraph indexing.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Api.
- You also want graphql api.
Choose Bybit if
- You need perpetual contracts.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
- You also want futures trading.
Questions people ask
- Is The Graph or Bybit better?
- Neither clearly leads. The Graph starts at Free and Bybit at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, The Graph or Bybit?
- The Graph starts at Free and Bybit at Free.
- Does The Graph or Bybit run on more platforms?
- The Graph runs on Web, Api. Bybit runs on Web, iOS, Android, Desktop.
- Can I use The Graph for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is The Graph best used for?
- The Graph is most often used for indexing and querying blockchain data through subgraphs across 60+ networks. Of those, indexing and querying blockchain data through subgraphs across 60+ networks is not what Bybit is typically brought in for.
- What can The Graph do that Bybit cannot?
- The Graph covers Subgraph Indexing, GraphQL API, Decentralized Network, Multi-chain Support. Bybit covers Perpetual Contracts, Futures Trading, Spot Trading, Copy Trading. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bybit: What trading products does Bybit offer?
Bybit offers spot trading, perpetual contracts (up to 125x leverage), futures with daily/monthly/quarterly contracts, and options on BTC, ETH, and SOL settled in USDC.
SourceBybit: What are Bybit's trading fees?
Spot trading fees start at 0.1% for both maker and taker. Futures fees are typically 0.02% maker and 0.055% taker, with discounts available for VIP tiers based on trading volume.
SourceBybit: Where can I withdraw fiat from Bybit?
Bybit has limited fiat withdrawal options and is not available in the US, Canada, or the UK due to crypto regulations. Fiat withdrawals depend on your country of residence and banking partners.
SourceBybit: Does Bybit support mobile trading?
Yes, Bybit offers a mobile app for iOS and Android with access to all trading features including spot, derivatives, and advanced order types.
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