Compare SQD and Gravitee on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both API Tools tools, open-source vs Freemium (open-source Community Edition plus…
At a Glance
SQD
Gravitee
Primary category
API Tools
API Tools
Rating
Not documented
Not documented
Pricing model
open-source
Freemium (open-source Community Edition plus tiered commercial plans)
Starting price
Free (open-source SDK; Cloud usage-based pricing)
Free (Community Edition); paid plans from $1,250/month
Free plan
Not documented
Yes
Free trial
Not documented
Not documented
Platforms
Not documented
Web
Team collaboration
Not documented
Not documented
AI features
Not documented
Yes
Public API
Yes
Yes
Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
Community Edition — Free N/A (self-hosted, open source)
Planet — $2,500/month Monthly
Galaxy — Custom Custom
Universe — Custom Custom
Pros & Cons
SQD
Pros
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
Gravitee
Pros
Free, actively maintained open-source Community Edition with no artificial feature caps on core gateway functionality
Unlimited API calls and events per gateway rather than metered usage pricing, which makes costs predictable at scale
Native support for both REST/GraphQL APIs and Kafka-style event streaming in one platform
Early, dedicated tooling for governing AI agents and MCP servers rather than bolting AI support onto a legacy product
Cons
Commercial tiers above the entry Planet plan require a custom quote, making upfront cost comparison difficult
Gateway-based pricing can get expensive quickly for organizations that need many production gateways for isolation
Smaller ecosystem and third-party plugin marketplace compared to larger incumbents like Kong or Apigee
Self-hosting the Community Edition requires in-house DevOps expertise for scaling and upgrades
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.
Gravitee
Enterprise API governance — Centralizing design, security and monitoring for hundreds of internal and partner-facing APIs behind a consistent gateway and access policy.
Event-driven architecture mediation — Applying access control, schema governance and monitoring to Kafka topics and event streams alongside conventional REST APIs.
AI agent and MCP governance — Applying rate limits, authentication and observability to AI agents and Model Context Protocol servers as they connect to internal systems.