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SubQuery vs Envio

How SubQuery and Envio differ on type, speed, chains and developer experience.

SubQueryEnvio
TypeDecentralized protocolOpen-source framework
How it worksA multichain SDK plus a decentralized indexing network (SQT). Indexes EVM and non-EVM (Polkadot, Cosmos, Bitcoin…) in one framework.The HyperIndex framework with TypeScript handlers, powered by HyperSync (a Rust query engine up to 2000× faster than RPC). Wildcard + multichain from a single indexer; self-host via Docker or use the hosted service. Graph-compatible migration.
Chains300+ (EVM + non-EVM)85+ EVM (+ any via RPC)
SpeedModerateFastest
CodingTypeScriptTypeScript
Best forNon-EVM / multi-ecosystemFast EVM indexing + great DX

SubQuery

  • Most chains of any indexer (300+)
  • Strong non-EVM (Polkadot, Cosmos, BTC)
  • Decentralized network (SQT)
  • EVM performance trails Envio/Subsquid
  • Less mindshare in EVM DeFi

Envio

  • Independently benchmarked fastest
  • HyperSync up to 2000× faster than RPC
  • TypeScript + wildcard + multichain
  • EVM-focused (non-EVM via RPC only)
  • Younger ecosystem than The Graph

Bottom line

Pick SubQuery for non-evm / multi-ecosystem; pick Envio for fast evm indexing + great dx.