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Chainlink vs The Graph

If you need a Blockchain API that's easy to integrate, go with Chainlink.

Chainlink

Build hybrid smart contracts with Chainlink

The Graph

Indexing protocol for querying networks like Ethereum with GraphQL

Chainlink

  • No authentication required
  • HTTPS supported

The Graph

  • Simple API key authentication
  • HTTPS supported
FeatureChainlinkThe Graph
AuthenticationNoneapiKey
HTTPSYesYes
CORSUnknownUnknown

When to use which?

Chainlink is the better choice for quick prototypes and hackathons since it requires no authentication.