What are the best free DeFiLlama API alternatives?

DeFi Data API for yields, The Graph for on-chain, CoinGecko for prices, Moralis for wallets, Covalent for multi-chain.

Is The Graph free and better than DeFiLlama?

Fully free queries, deeper per-protocol—yes for granular needs, no for quick TVL.

Does CoinGecko work for DeFi protocol data?

Great for market caps and prices, but pair with specialists for TVL or rates.

DeFiLlama's Blind Spots: 5 APIs That Deliver What It Can't

DeFiLlama nails TVL across thousands of protocols—for free. But when you need yields, wallet data, or raw on-chain queries, these 5 alternatives step up, no hype required.

Open Source Beat Apr 11, 2026 4 min read

Infographic comparing DeFiLlama and top API alternatives with data endpoints

⚡ Key Takeaways

DeFiLlama excels at TVL but lags on yields and on-chain depth—stack alternatives for full power. 𝕏
The Graph's GraphQL subgraphs signal DeFi's decentralized data future, outpacing REST aggregators. 𝕏
Free tiers abound; rotate APIs to beat limits and build production-grade DeFi apps. 𝕏

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