How Subsquid (SQD) and Goldsky differ on type, speed, chains and developer experience.
| Subsquid (SQD) | Goldsky | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Decentralized protocol | Managed service |
| How it works | An open SDK plus a decentralized data lake (the SQD Network): batch-fetch on-chain data fast, transform in TypeScript, and serve. Covers EVM and non-EVM in one framework. | Two products: Subgraphs (instant, Graph-compatible GraphQL, zero maintenance) and Mirror (stream raw on-chain data straight into Postgres or your warehouse, no code). |
| Chains | 100+ (EVM + non-EVM) | 150+ |
| Speed | Very fast | Real-time |
| Coding | TypeScript | No-code / GraphQL |
| Best for | Fast multichain incl. non-EVM | Managed subgraphs + data pipelines |
Pick Subsquid (SQD) for fast multichain incl. non-evm; pick Goldsky for managed subgraphs + data pipelines.