Crypto API alternatives: CryptoAPIs vs QuickNode, Alchemy, Tatum & Moralis

Most crypto APIs are built around RPC nodes. CryptoAPIs is built around a unified REST API — blockchain data, watch-only wallet tracking, market data and, uniquely, the widest native AML/compliance screening of any provider here — all through one endpoint.

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Capability comparison

A fair, capability-by-capability look. Each provider has genuine strengths — QuickNode and Alchemy lead on raw RPC performance and EVM tooling; Tatum leads on sheer chain count. CryptoAPIs leads on unified breadth and native compliance.

Capability CryptoAPIs QuickNode Alchemy Tatum Moralis
Primary model Unified REST API (data + wallets + market data + AML) RPC nodes + marketplace add-ons RPC nodes + enhanced APIs Unified multi-chain API Onchain data platform (data + wallet + NFT/token APIs)
Native AML / address screening Yes — first-party, 20+ chains Add-on (Scorechain, MistTrack) Partner (Forta, MistTrack) Yes — 5 chains (BTC/ETH/LTC/SOL/TRON) No native AML
Transaction screening (KYT) Yes — address + transaction Via add-on Via partner Address only No
Watch-only xPub / HD-wallet tracking Yes — EVM, UTXO & XRP Yes (Blockbook add-on) Limited Yes Yes — xPub derive & monitor
Unified cross-chain REST Yes — same shape across chains Partial Partial, EVM-centric Yes Yes — data API
Chains supported 20+ 20+ ~15 (EVM-heavy) 130+ 30+ (EVM, Solana, Bitcoin)
Market data (prices / rates) Yes — CoinMarketCap-sourced No Limited Limited Yes — token prices
Node / RPC access Yes — NaaS + Dedicated Yes (core) Yes (core) Yes No
Webhooks / events Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes — Streams
Free tier Yes, no card Yes Yes Yes Yes

Comparison compiled July 2026 from each provider's public documentation and marketplace. Competitors' AML capabilities are delivered largely via third-party add-ons or partners (QuickNode: Scorechain / MistTrack; Alchemy: Forta / MistTrack); Moralis is a Web3 data platform (30+ chains, strong xPub tracking) without native sanctions/KYT screening. CryptoAPIs and Tatum offer first-party AML — Tatum across 5 chains (address-only), CryptoAPIs across 20+ (address and transaction). Capabilities change; verify current details on each provider's site.

Where CryptoAPIs is different

Compliance out of the box

Native AML sanctions, fraud and KYT screening — for both addresses and transactions — across 20+ chains. No stitching together a separate compliance vendor; it's the same API.

One API, not many products

Blockchain data, watch-only xPub wallet tracking, market data, node access and compliance in a single unified REST surface — with the same request/response shape across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, TRON, Kaspa and more.

Non-EVM as a first-class citizen

UTXO chains, XRP, Solana, Kaspa and Tezos are supported natively — not bolted on. If your product spans more than the EVM world, one integration covers it.

Which one should you choose?

Honest guidance — the right tool depends on what you're building.

Choose QuickNode / Alchemy if…

  • You need maximum RPC throughput for a high-traffic EVM dApp.
  • Your stack is EVM-first and you want the deepest Ethereum tooling.
  • You'll bring your own compliance vendor and just need raw node access.

Choose CryptoAPIs if…

  • You need blockchain data, wallet tracking and AML compliance from one API.
  • You want native sanctions / fraud / KYT screening across 20+ chains, not an add-on.
  • Your product spans EVM and non-EVM chains (UTXO, XRP, Solana, Kaspa) and you want one integration.
  • You'd rather not run or manage node infrastructure.

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