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The Graph review

Freemium#6 of 50 in Blockchain Developer Platforms

A focused platform for indexing and querying on-chain data, not a full contract deployment suite.

8.3/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

The Graph gives developers a way to organize smart-contract data into Subgraphs and query it with GraphQL. It is aimed at application teams that need indexed, queryable blockchain data, with support across 60+ networks. Developers can create and test Subgraphs in Subgraph Studio, publish them to The Graph Network, and use Substreams to stream blockchain data into custom sinks. Independent Indexers process and serve queries on the network.

The published plans start with a Free Plan that includes 100,000 monthly queries, unlimited Subgraph creation, and unlimited testing. The Growth Plan adds usage-based query billing beyond that allowance at $2 per 100,000 queries per month; it is not a fixed-price subscription. Queries can be paid for by credit card or GRT. That structure makes the free allowance useful for early work, while teams should account for query volume as usage grows.

The Graph also offers cloud and self-hosted options, including local Graph Node operation for supported networks. Coverage spans more than 60 networks, though availability can differ by feature and network status. Documentation and community channels are the listed support routes. Choose The Graph when indexing, querying, and streaming chain data are central to an application. Teams seeking a broader environment centered on writing and deploying smart contracts should consider a different platform; The Graph's main emphasis is data access.

The Graph pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Create and test Subgraphs with unlimited use on the Free Plan.
    • Query organized blockchain data using GraphQL.
    • Stream data with Substreams or run Graph Node locally.
  • Where it doesn't
    • Growth Plan charges by query volume beyond the free allowance.
    • Network support can vary by feature and network status.
    • Its core focus is data indexing, not a complete contract authoring workflow.

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