Compare SQD and Gloo Gateway on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both API Tools tools, open-source vs Freemium pricing to decide which fits your…
At a Glance
SQD
Gloo Gateway
Primary category
API Tools
API Tools
Rating
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Pricing model
open-source
Freemium
Starting price
Free (open-source SDK; Cloud usage-based pricing)
Free
Free plan
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Free trial
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Platforms
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Web
Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Core SDKs and data access are free and open source
Very low latency and high data correctness for on-chain queries
Single API covers 225-plus networks instead of separate integrations
Self-hosting option available for teams wanting full control
Used in production by well-known DeFi protocols managing billions in TVL
Cons
Cloud pricing is usage-based and less predictable than flat subscription tools
Recent acquisition by Rezolve Ai introduces uncertainty about product direction
Primarily targeted at Web3 and blockchain developers, not a general-purpose tool
Requires technical setup and indexing knowledge to get full value
Company size and support structure post-acquisition are not publicly detailed
Gloo Gateway
Pros
Free, open-source core with no vendor lock-in
Built on the battle-tested Envoy proxy
Supports multiple protocols in a single gateway
Backed by a well-funded company with enterprise support options
Used in production for 7+ years by Fortune 500 customers
Cons
Enterprise pricing is not publicly listed and requires a sales conversation
Effective use generally requires Kubernetes and Envoy expertise
Compliance features like FIPS and multicluster routing are enterprise-only
Steep learning curve for teams new to API gateway or service mesh concepts
Use Cases
SQD
DeFi protocol data indexing — Protocols index on-chain events like swaps, deposits, and liquidations in real time to power dashboards and risk systems.
Blockchain analytics platforms — Analytics products query historical and real-time on-chain data across many networks through a single API instead of managing separate RPC integrations.
AI agents needing on-chain data — AI agents use validated, low-latency on-chain data feeds to make trustworthy decisions involving blockchain state.
Gloo Gateway
Microservices API management — Platform teams routing and securing traffic across many internal microservices.
Multi-protocol API gateway — Organizations needing a single gateway in front of REST, gRPC, and GraphQL APIs.
Regulated enterprise deployments — Large organizations needing FIPS compliance and dedicated support for gateway infrastructure.
AI/agent traffic routing — Teams building AI agent infrastructure that needs a gateway layer in front of models and tools.