Provider Rate Limits Comparison
| Provider | Free Tier | Paid Plans | Key Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alchemy | 25M compute units/mo | $49 - $299/mo | ~300M CU/mo |
| Infura | 100K req/day | $50 - $275/mo | 1M - 10M req/day |
| QuickNode | 500K req/month | $49 - $299/mo | 5M - 50M req/mo |
| Ankr | 500K req/month | $29 - $199/mo | 5M - 30M req/mo |
| Chainstack | Varies by chain | $59 - $299/mo | Dedicated nodes |
How to Choose the Right Plan
Free Tier - When to Use
- Learning and experimenting
- Building MVP or prototype
- Small personal projects
- Development and testing
Paid Tier - When to Upgrade
- Production applications
- Growing user base
- Need higher reliability
- Priority support needed
Tips to Reduce API Usage
1. Batch Requests
Use multicall contracts to batch multiple reads into single requests.
2. Cache Responses
Implement caching for frequently requested data like token prices.
3. Use WebSockets
Subscribe to events instead of polling for real-time data.
Start with Free Tier
All major providers offer free tiers - start building today.