Overview
Alchemy, Infura, and QuickNode are the three leading blockchain infrastructure providers. This guide compares their pricing, features, and performance to help you choose the right provider.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Alchemy | Infura | QuickNode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Tier | 20M compute units | 100K requests/day | 50K requests/day |
| Chains | 20+ | 15+ | 30+ |
| NFT API | Yes | No | Yes |
| WebSocket | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dashboard | Advanced | Basic | Advanced |
| SLA | 99.9% | 99.9% | 99.9% |
Pricing Comparison
| Plan | Alchemy | Infura | QuickNode |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 20M units | 100K/day | 50K/day |
| Starter | $49/mo | $225/mo | $49/mo |
| Pro | $299/mo | $500/mo | $299/mo |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Custom |
Chain Support
Ethereum
- Alchemy - Full support +NFT API
- Infura - Full support +IPFS
- QuickNode - Full support +NFT API
L2 Networks
- Alchemy - Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon zkEVM
- Infura - Arbitrum, Optimism
- QuickNode - 10+ L2s
Other Chains
- Alchemy - Solana, Polygon, BSC
- Infura - Polygon, BSC
- QuickNode - Solana, Aptos, Sui, Near, Cosmos +15 more
Developer Experience
- Alchemy - Best dashboard, debug tools, supercharge feature
- Infura - Simple, reliable, good documentation
- QuickNode - Fast performance, good add-ons
Verdict
- Best Overall - Alchemy (best developer experience)
- Best Multi-Chain - QuickNode (most chains)
- Best for IPFS - Infura