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title: "Node API is now 50% cheaper"
description: "Key Node API methods are now 50% cheaper with some builders even seeing up to 98% savings."
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# Node API is now 50% cheaper
Our mission to bring 1 billion users onchain starts with you—the builders making web3 accessible to everyone.
You've been clear about what you need: a development platform that's both powerful and affordable. We've listened. That’s why we've optimized our infrastructure and [Compute Unit \(CU\) costs](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/compute-unit-costs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build) to better support your journey. Our newly standardized CU costs bring more predictability, helping you better forecast expenses as your projects grow. Combined with our enhanced infrastructure, you get the most reliable and scalable infrastructure at the most affordable price point.
Last week, we announced price reductions on our [Data API up to 40%](https://www.alchemy.com/blog/cheaper-data-apis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build); this week we’re passing on cost savings of 50% for Node API \(with some customers seeing savings as high as 98%\).
### Accelerate development onchain, affordably.
📢 Announcing lower costs across 60\+ Node API methods. Some builders may even see savings up to 98% → [view complete list](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/compute-unit-costs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build).
### More calls, lower costs
Five of your most-used methods are now significantly cheaper:
### Compute unit \(CU\) costs made simple
For you sharp-eyed readers, yes we are now standardizing our [Compute Unit \(CU\) costs](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/compute-unit-costs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build) across all our Node API methods. Now all Node API methods on all chains will either be 0, **10**,** 20**,** 40**, or** 80** CU, with very few exceptions.
We hope this will make your billing easier to understand and help with forecasting your usage!
→ View [new Compute Unit \(CU\) costs for 60\+ Node API methods](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/compute-unit-costs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build) to get started.
### Most reliable Web3 infrastructure, now more affordable
We’ve improved our infrastructure’s reliability, scalability and chain support while reducing [Compute Unit \(CU\) costs](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/compute-unit-costs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build). Our robust infrastructure remains the key differentiator that powers the biggest names in Web3.
- **Battle-tested reliability:** Our reliability and support team keeps your [apps](https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/top/defi-dapps) running
- **Unlimited scalability**: Our architecture is built to handle massive scale, from hobby projects to top teams throughout different cycles \(Worldchain, Polymarket, EigenLayer\)
- **30\+ chains:** We integrated new chains at lightning speed to meet your needs
### The power of a complete developer platform
The Node API is the foundation of our comprehensive [web3 development](https://www.alchemy.com/overviews/how-to-learn-web3-development) platform. Combined with our [Data API costs](https://www.alchemy.com/blog/cheaper-data-apis?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build), you now have access to the most robust and affordable solution for building web3 applications and [launching your own chain](https://www.alchemy.com/rollups?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build).
### Calling all builders of the next big app
[Uniswap](https://www.alchemy.com/dapps/uniswap), Polymarket, OpenSea, **\[your app name here\]**. We want to help you build the next big thing. With our reduced [Compute Unit \(CU\) costs](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/compute-unit-costs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build) and battle-tested infrastructure, we’re making it easier and more affordable than ever to build in web3 - from the moment you get started to full scale.
⭐ Explore [**our documentation**](https://www.alchemy.com/docs/reference/compute-unit-costs?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=build) to get started.
We can't wait to see what you'll build.
## Frequently asked questions
### How much cheaper is our Node API now?
Our Node API is now 50% cheaper on average, with some customers seeing savings as high as 98% across 60+ Node API methods.
### What are the new standardized Compute Unit (CU) costs?
All Node API methods across all chains are now standardized to either 0, 10, 20, 40, or 80 CU with very few exceptions, making billing easier to understand and forecast.
### Which Node API methods had the biggest price reductions?
Five of the most-used methods received significant price reductions, including eth_getLogs (90% cheaper), eth_getTransactionReceipt (50% cheaper), and eth_getBlockByNumber (50% cheaper).
### What is a Compute Unit (CU) in our pricing?
Compute Units measure API usage based on computational complexity, allowing fair pricing where simple requests cost less than complex ones.
### How many blockchain networks do we support?
We support over 30 chains and continue to integrate new chains at lightning speed to meet developer needs.
### Do we offer a free tier for Node API?
Yes, we provide a free tier that includes access to Node API, NFT API, Token API, and other features on all mainnets and testnets.
### What makes our infrastructure reliable for building web3 applications?
We provide battle-tested reliability, unlimited scalability capable of handling projects from hobby apps to top teams like Worldchain and Polymarket, and comprehensive support across 30+ chains.