Independent · fact-checked June 2026
Compare blockchain indexers
Every dApp needs to query on-chain data fast. This is an independent comparison of the indexers, frameworks and APIs that do it — by speed, chain coverage, and how managed you want them.
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DevTooling
| Indexer | Type | Chains | Speed | Best for |
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| TThe Graph |
Decentralized protocol |
55+ |
Baseline |
Decentralized, censorship-resistant data |
| EEnvio |
Open-source framework |
85+ EVM (+ any via RPC) |
Fastest |
Fast EVM indexing + great DX |
| SSubsquid (SQD) |
Decentralized protocol |
100+ (EVM + non-EVM) |
Very fast |
Fast multichain incl. non-EVM |
| GGoldsky |
Managed service |
150+ |
Real-time |
Managed subgraphs + data pipelines |
| PPonder |
Open-source framework |
EVM (any via RPC) |
Moderate |
Clean code-first DX |
| SSubQuery |
Decentralized protocol |
300+ (EVM + non-EVM) |
Moderate |
Non-EVM / multi-ecosystem |
| AAlchemy Subgraphs |
Managed service |
Major EVM + more |
Fast |
Teams already on Alchemy |
| CCovalent (GoldRush) |
Data API |
100+ |
API |
Quick multichain reads & dashboards |
| OOrmi |
Managed service |
Major EVM |
Fast |
Managed Graph-compatible migration |
“Speed” reflects sync/backfill benchmarks (provider docs + Envio/Sentio benchmarks, 2026); real-world results vary by workload.
How to choose
Want the fastest EVM indexing?
Envio — benchmarked fastest, powered by HyperSync.
Want decentralization + ecosystem?
The Graph — the battle-tested standard (now fully on the decentralized network).
Indexers on Ink
Building on Ink — Kraken’s Ethereum L2 (chain 57073)? Goldsky and Alchemy host subgraphs on Ink. See how to index Ink →
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Guides
Frequently asked questions
What is a blockchain indexer?
A blockchain indexer reads raw on-chain data (blocks, transactions, events), organizes it, and makes it fast to query — usually via GraphQL, SQL or a REST API. dApps need one because reading directly from an RPC node is far too slow for app queries like "all of this user’s trades".
What is a subgraph?
A subgraph is The Graph’s unit of indexing: a manifest that says which contracts and events to index, a schema for the data, and mapping code that transforms events into entities. Many indexers (Goldsky, Alchemy, Ormi) are "Graph-compatible", meaning they can run the same subgraphs.
The Graph hosted service was deprecated — what now?
In 2026 The Graph fully retired its free hosted service, so projects had to move either to The Graph’s decentralized network (paying in GRT) or to an alternative. Common migration targets are Goldsky, Alchemy Subgraphs and Ormi (all Graph-compatible), or a faster framework like Envio or Subsquid.
Which indexer is the fastest?
In independent benchmarks (Sentio, 2025), Envio’s HyperIndex is the fastest — roughly 142× faster than The Graph and 15× faster than the next competitor (Subsquid) on the Uniswap V2 Factory test. Its edge comes from HyperSync, a Rust query engine up to 2000× faster than standard RPC.
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