Alchemy
Web3 development platform with enhanced APIs, NFT data, and blockchain analytics.
Best for: Web3 developers and data teams who need reliable multi-chain RPC access and structured APIs for NFT data, token balances, and transaction history.Alchemy is one of the leading Web3 development platforms, providing enhanced Ethereum and multi-chain RPC endpoints alongside a suite of APIs for NFT data, token balances, transaction history, and webhook notifications. While primarily known as developer infrastructure, Alchemy's data APIs are widely used by analytics teams.
The Alchemy NFT API is the most comprehensive in the industry, returning normalized NFT metadata, ownership, sales history, and collection data across Ethereum, Polygon, and other chains. Similarly, the Token API returns formatted token balances and transfer history for any address, saving significant data processing work.
Alchemy's "Supernode" RPC infrastructure delivers 99.9% uptime SLA and automatic failover. For analytics teams, Alchemy serves as a data source for applications requiring real-time on-chain data, NFT analytics, or wallet portfolio information. The free tier is unusually generous, making it accessible for builders getting started.
Pricing
Free tier with generous monthly credits. Growth plan from $49/month. Scale and Enterprise plans for production workloads.
Chains Supported
Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Astar, and 20+ chains
- NFT ownership and metadata queries via normalized API
- Wallet token balance and transfer history retrieval
- Webhook notifications for on-chain events
- High-reliability RPC for production Web3 applications
- Multi-chain data aggregation for portfolio applications