Head-to-head · Data & Indexing
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated October 17, 2026
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| Rating | (2) | (1) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Paid |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
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| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Envio Envio is a blockchain data indexing platform that turns on-chain events into queryable APIs, with native support for Solana alongside EVM-compatible chains and Fuel. Its pitch is fast, multichain inde... Irys Irys (formerly Bundlr) is a programmable datachain that provides permanent, verifiable data storage for blockchain applications. In the Solana ecosystem, Irys is widely used for storing NFT metadata,...
Irys is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.5/5 for Envio (2 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Envio uses a freemium model, while Irys is paid.
Envio offers 5 features including TypeScript event handlers with auto-generated GraphQL APIs, HyperSync high-throughput data retrieval layer, HyperRPC read-only JSON-RPC endpoint, and 2 more. Irys counters with 5 features including Permanent data storage with one-time payment, SOL payment support for Solana developers, NFT metadata and image hosting, and 2 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.
We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Envio currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Irys is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Envio's key strengths include native solana plus broad evm and fuel chain support, fast historical backfill and low-latency live indexing, flexible self-host or managed-cloud deployment options. Irys stands out for permanent storage eliminates hosting concerns, native sol payment integration, widely used in solana nft ecosystem. On the flip side, Envio's weaknesses include multi-chain focus means solana support is less mature than evm, while Irys's main drawback is cost scales with data size.
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| Categories | API Platforms, Developer Tools, Data & Indexing | Data & Indexing |
| Description | Ultrafast blockchain data indexer for Solana and EVM chains | Programmable datachain for permanent on-chain data storage |
Both Envio and Irys operate in the data & indexing space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Irys has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Envio is free to start and check Irys's pricing. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.