Common questions and answers about Soldexer
What is Soldexer?
How does it work?
What's the connection between SQD and Soldexer?
What's the pricing model?
How does Soldexer compare to alternatives?
Capability | Soldexer | Geyser Node by Helius | Dune Analytics | Other Solutions (QuickNode, Alchemy) |
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Speed & Throughput | ✅ Pull 10MB+ per request with ~2s latency | ⚪ Real-time streaming, optimized for low latency but not bulk data requests | ⚪ SQL queries with variable execution times | ❌ Slower response times for high-volume queries; optimized for general-purpose RPC calls |
Transformation & Filtering | ✅ Built-in composable pipelines at source level | ⚪ Requires custom plugin development for filtering | ⚪ SQL-based filtering, fixed to predefined SQL syntax | ❌ Limited filtering capabilities; requires external tools for advanced processing |
Historical Access | ✅ Full archive (in progress) | ❌ Real-time only unless paired with external DB | ✅ Extensive historical access | ⚪ Some archive data available but often slower and less efficient for large-scale queries |
Setup Complexity | ✅ Ready out-of-the-box via SQD portal | ⚪ Simplified with “Automatic Private Nodes” but needs DevOps for advanced setups | ✅ Easy to start, but limited flexibility | ⚪ Easy setup via managed services but lacks customization options |
Scalability | ✅ Stateless, horizontally scalable | ⚪ Scalable with dedicated hardware but constrained by infrastructure costs | ⚪ Platform-dependent scalability | ❌ Limited scalability for high-frequency workloads; performance tied to pricing tiers |
Architecture | ✅ Decentralized (via SQD Network) | ⚪ Centralized validator or custom hosting | ❌ Fully centralized platform | ❌ Fully centralized infrastructure reliant on proprietary APIs |
Cost Efficiency | ✅ Open infra/transparent pricing | ❌ High infra/validator maintenance | ⚪ Free-to-query for basic use | ❌ Higher costs for enterprise-grade services; pay-as-you-go models can be expensive at scale |
Developer Experience | ✅ Built for engineers: streaming, filtering, piping | ❌ DIY heavy, plugin extensibility requires expertise | ⚪ SQL-only, no programming extensibility | ⚪ Simplified APIs and dashboards but limited flexibility for custom solutions |
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What programming languages and frameworks are supported?
How do I filter data for specific accounts or instructions?
Are there rate limits or usage quotas?
Can I use Soldexer with my existing data pipeline?