Developer infrastructure

Alchemy Web3 Platform

Blockchain developer platform with RPC nodes, data APIs, webhooks and gasless transaction tools.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Alchemy key facts

CategoryDeveloper infrastructure
ChainsEthereum, EVM networks and Solana
PlatformsWeb, API
PricingPay as You Go: $0.525 per 1M compute units
Free plan30M compute units per month, 25 requests per second, 5 apps
Chains100+ blockchains
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What is Alchemy?

Alchemy is a blockchain developer platform that provides RPC access, data APIs and webhooks. Its pricing page lists compatibility with 100+ blockchains, a free tier of 30M compute units per month and pay-as-you-go usage at $0.525 per 1M compute units.

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Alchemy pros and cons

Pros
  • Free tier includes 30M compute units per month at 25 requests per second
  • Pay as You Go starts at 300 requests per second with 30 apps
  • Covers 100+ blockchains, with all mainnets and testnets on the free plan
Cons
  • Usage is billed in compute units and each method has a different cost, so bills are harder to predict
  • Free tier is limited to 5 apps and 5 webhooks
  • Signed SLAs are only on the Enterprise plan

Alchemy FAQ

What is Alchemy?

Alchemy is a blockchain developer platform that provides RPC access, data APIs and webhooks. Its pricing page lists compatibility with 100+ blockchains, a free tier of 30M compute units per month and pay-as-you-go usage at $0.525 per 1M compute units.

Which chains does Alchemy support?

Ethereum, EVM networks and Solana.

How much does Alchemy cost?

Pay as You Go: $0.525 per 1M compute units, according to Alchemy’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026). Free plan: 30M compute units per month, 25 requests per second, 5 apps.

Sources

  1. Alchemy: official site
  2. Alchemy: Pricing

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Sources: Alchemy: official site, Alchemy: Pricing. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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