Blockchain · head-to-head
Bitquery vs Nownodes
Bitquery serves onchain data across 40+ blockchains through a single GraphQL schema, covering trades, transfers, balances, and DEX activity, plus real-time delivery over WebSocket streams. Access is metered per API point and stream-minute, with a 7-day free trial that unlocks the full streaming tier before billing kicks in. Tokens are issued through an OAuth2 client-credentials flow rather than a static key.
NOWNodes runs hosted full nodes for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and dozens of other chains, giving developers a single JSON-RPC/REST gateway instead of operating node infrastructure themselves. A free tier covers 100,000 requests for one month to get started, after which usage moves to metered Pro/Business/Enterprise plans billed per request volume. Every endpoint requires an api-key header.
| Bitquery | Nownodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | OAuth | API Key |
| Pricing | metered | freemium |
| Formats | GraphQL, WebSocket | JSON |
| CORS | yes | yes |
| HTTPS | Yes | Yes |
Nownodes is freemium, while Bitquery is metered — Nownodes is the cheaper way in.