thirdweb
thirdweb: A multi-chain contract toolkit with CLI, SDK, and API deployment plus paid infrastructure tiers. Ranked #5 of 16 in Smart Contracts Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams deploying contracts across SDKs and APIs.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forTeams deploying contracts across SDKs and APIs
- Free planYes
- Paid from$9/mo
- Chain coverageMulti-chain
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Deploy contracts through CLI, SDK, or API
- Publish versioned contracts with a deployable landing page
- Dashboard, analytics, and automatic Sourcify verification
Where it doesn't
- Paid plans start at $9/month
- No visual contract builder
- No built-in security analysis
Our verdict on thirdweb
thirdweb brings contract deployment, publishing, and interaction tools together for developers building web3 applications, including games and consumer products. Its deployment options span CLI, SDK, and API, with support for EVM-compatible chains and Solana named in its product positioning. Teams can also use a dashboard to interact with deployed contracts and view analytics. That breadth makes it a fit for projects that want deployment and application-development interfaces in one toolkit, rather than a visual contract authoring experience.
The development workflow includes CLI support for Hardhat and Foundry projects, versioned publishing with a deployable landing page, and automatic Sourcify contract verification. Solidity base contracts and extensions provide reusable starting points, while typed extensions can be generated from a deployed contract. Web, mobile, and gaming SDKs, plus contract and wallet APIs, extend the toolkit toward application work. This combination is useful for teams that value several deployment paths and integrations with established development frameworks; it is less compelling for buyers whose priority is built-in security analysis or a visual builder.
Pricing is freemium, with a free plan and monthly paid tiers. Starter is $9/month and includes $25 in usage credits, community support, contract and wallet APIs, and web, mobile, and gaming SDKs. Growth is $99/month, adding managed infrastructure, audited smart contracts, and guaranteed response time alongside APIs. Scale is $499/month, with dedicated infrastructure add-ons, audit logs, email support, and branding removal. Pro is $1,499/month, adding a dedicated account executive, custom infrastructure add-ons, negotiated volume discounts, and Slack and Telegram support. Published plan prices are advertised monthly tiers; usage-based charges are also itemized for platform components. Teams should compare those charges against expected use. Choose thirdweb for multi-interface deployment and extensions; consider another toolchain if built-in security analysis or a visual authoring flow is central.
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thirdweb fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $9/mo |
| Chain coverage | Multi-chain |
| Contract languages | Solidity |
| Deployment targets | Both |
| Security analysis | No |
| Visual contract builder | No |
| API or SDK access | Yes |
| Contract templates | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Support | Community, Email, Live chat |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Hardhat, Foundry |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | thirdweb.com |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
thirdweb integrations
thirdweb lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Hardhat
- Foundry
Alternatives to thirdweb
- Remix IDEA free contract IDE covering authoring, testing, analysis, debugging, deployment, and verification.9.2
- FoundryA free, open-source toolchain for building, testing, debugging and deploying contracts.8.9
- HardhatAn open-source, plugin-based Solidity toolkit for teams comfortable working from a local project.8.8
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