{"id":146,"date":"2025-12-18T12:26:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T06:56:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kwala.network\/blogs\/?p=146"},"modified":"2026-04-06T14:27:41","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:57:41","slug":"tatum-vs-kwala-which-web3-workflow-platform-to-choose-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/tatum-vs-kwala-which-web3-workflow-platform-to-choose-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tatum vs.\u00a0Kwala: Which Web3\u00a0Workflow\u00a0Platform to\u00a0Choose?\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you still writing insane lines of custom RPC listener code just to check if a user sent a token to your contract?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Building a\u00a0decentralized\u00a0application (dApp) in a multi-chain world is not easy;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a balancing act. Do you choose the high security and low latency of deep code or the speed and efficiency of no-code automation?\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-5.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-5-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/1-5-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two names stand out for you during your research:\u00a0<strong>Tatum<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/b\"><strong>Kwala<\/strong>.<\/a> But\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0confused about which Web3 technology partner is right for your requirements. In this blog post, we compare the two platforms to help you answer this and arrive at a decision.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tatum vs.&nbsp;Kwala: an overview&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tatum<\/strong>&nbsp;is a blockchain development platform that provides Application Programming Interface (APIs), Software Development Kits (SDKs), and Remote Procedure Call (RPC) services to simplify interactions with blockchain protocols.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kwala<\/strong>&nbsp;is the first dedicated,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>decentralized<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>workflow automation<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;protocol for&nbsp;<strong>Web3<\/strong>. It goes beyond infrastructure abstraction to offer a native, logic-first layer for orchestrating complex, event-driven processes that span on-chain, cross-chain, and off-chain environments.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the differences between the two platforms in a glance:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Parameters<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Tatum<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Kwala<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Core Function&nbsp;<\/td><td>Simplified API access and RPC gateway&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Decentralized&nbsp;workflow automation&nbsp;<\/strong>protocol&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Architecture&nbsp;<\/td><td>Primarily centralized API infrastructure&nbsp;<\/td><td>Fully decentralized, credit-based execution&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Vendor Lock-In&nbsp;<\/td><td>Present (infrastructure dependency)&nbsp;<\/td><td>None&nbsp; (protocol-based execution)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cost Model&nbsp;<\/td><td>Subscription\/tiered usage (RCI\/API calls)&nbsp;<\/td><td>Credit-based, pay-as-you-go execution&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Workflow Automation&nbsp;<\/td><td>Requires custom code on top of APIs&nbsp;<\/td><td>Native, YAML-defined workflows (listen, trigger, execute)&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Web2 Integration&nbsp;<\/td><td>API endpoints&nbsp;<\/td><td>Supports direct Web2 API calls within workflow&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tatum: The simple connectivity layer&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tatum&nbsp;<\/strong>simplifies&nbsp;connectivity. It gives Web2 developers a clear path to build&nbsp;on&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/z9Q-r8TFEGc?si=gI0DHQ4Pr-8KpO_m\">Web3<\/a><\/strong> without deep protocol knowledge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"936\" height=\"456\" src=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-149\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-9.png 936w, https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-9-300x146.png 300w, https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/image-9-768x374.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Features&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Multi-chain abstraction:<\/strong>&nbsp;Unified API for over 100 blockchain protocols.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-performance RPC:<\/strong>&nbsp;Fast, reliable RPC endpoints with failovers and geo-balancing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virtual accounts:<\/strong>&nbsp;Tools for managing internal transactions and ledger states.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fastest way to prototype and ship basic&nbsp;dApps.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Massive network support (100+ chains).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strong suite of basic blockchain functions (NFTs, Wallets).&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lack of native\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/docs\/concepts\/workflow-execution#workflow-execution\"><strong>workflow\u00a0automation<\/strong>;<\/a>\u00a0requires custom-coded orchestration.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centralized reliance on their servers for critical API calls.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tiered pricing&nbsp;model&nbsp;can lead to over-provisioning costs.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kwala: The agentic automated backend&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1012\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-3.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-3-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kwala.network\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/2-3-768x404.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kwala&nbsp;<\/strong>is the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">first decentralized, sentient automation engine<\/a>&nbsp;to address the limitations of centralized&nbsp;<strong>Web3<\/strong>&nbsp;infrastructure by building the logic layer as a first-class, decentralized protocol. focuses on the automation of multi-step, event-driven business logic, not just transaction submission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Features<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The only workflow automation protocol for Web3:<\/strong>&nbsp;Define complex logic in simple YAML; no custom backend services&nbsp;needed.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Decentralized, credit-based system:<\/strong>&nbsp;True&nbsp;<strong>Web3<\/strong>&nbsp;resilience with no vendor lock-in.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pay-as-you-go model:<\/strong>&nbsp;Only pay for successful workflow execution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Web3\/Web2 bridge:&nbsp;<\/strong>Seamlessly sync on-chain events with off-chain API calls and vice versa.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>True decentralization and no vendor lock-in for mission-critical logic.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unbeatable&nbsp;cost-efficiency&nbsp;with pay-as-you-go execution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Native workflow orchestration, which is the future of event-driven&nbsp;<strong>Web3.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>As a&nbsp;<strong>decentralized&nbsp;<\/strong>system,&nbsp;Kwala&nbsp;relies on a consensus or verification process among nodes to ensure trustless execution.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verdict: Reading the&nbsp;chain or&nbsp;responding to&nbsp;it?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tatum<\/strong>&nbsp;is the API workhorse that helps you move data. For a straightforward&nbsp;dApp&nbsp;that mostly reads data and executes simple transactions,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a powerful tool and an infrastructure enabler.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/\">Kwala<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;is the proactive partner that runs your logic. For any&nbsp;dApp&nbsp;that requires conditional, multi-step, event-driven processes, from DAO governance to DeFi liquidations,&nbsp;Kwala&nbsp;is the invisible executor that turns complexity into flawless outcomes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Which\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/blogs\/thirdweb-vs-kwala-which-one-is-better-for-web3-technology\/\">Web3 technology<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0you will choose for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/docs\/concepts\/workflow-execution#workflow-execution\"><strong>workflow automation<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>will depend on your exact requirements. However, if\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0looking for full control of outcomes without the hassles of coding,\u00a0<strong>Kwala\u00a0<\/strong>is your solution.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decentralization is an architectural choice&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The true promise of&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/z9Q-r8TFEGc?si=gI0DHQ4Pr-8KpO_m\">Web3&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong>isn&#8217;t&nbsp;just&nbsp;<strong>decentralized<\/strong>&nbsp;data;&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;<strong>decentralized<\/strong>&nbsp;execution. API providers like&nbsp;<strong>Tatum<\/strong>&nbsp;operate&nbsp;as a static service layer.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They simplify connectivity and transactions, but&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;still need to write and host significant custom code to achieve complex outcomes. They are a tool to access the chain, not a partner in running your business logic.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/kwala.network\/docs\/\">Kwala<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>fundamentally changes this dynamic. It is the first protocol built to enable agent-driven automation of your workflows. Instead of passive APIs,\u00a0<strong>Kwala\u00a0<\/strong>utilizes sentient, proactive execution nodes that continuously\u00a0monitor\u00a0events and automatically trigger the next steps according to your declared logic.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to explore a&nbsp;decentralized, no-code automation engine for your&nbsp;dApp?<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lVSWfptWgss\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Book a demo to explore the Kwala platform<\/a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How does&nbsp;<strong>Tatum<\/strong>&nbsp;connect&nbsp;Web3 and Web2 workflows?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tatum<\/strong>&nbsp;uses Webhooks to send real-time blockchain event notifications to a developer&#8217;s chosen off-chain (Web2) endpoint defined by the developer. This allows off-chain systems to react to on-chain activity, but the actual logic and automation still require custom backend handling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What is Tatum\u2019s pricing model?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Tatum&nbsp;uses a subscription-based model with tiered usage, offering a &#8220;Pay as You Go&#8221; plan where credit usage is tracked monthly.&nbsp;Kwala&nbsp;has a similar credit-based system.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However,&nbsp;Kwala&nbsp;ties credits directly to workflow execution, keeping costs more transparent for developers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Which is a better backend platform: Tatum or&nbsp;Kwala?&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tatum<\/strong>&nbsp;is a good API provider for simplified connectivity. However,&nbsp;<strong>Kwala<\/strong>&nbsp;is better for teams needing decentralized, event-driven automation because it handles the full&nbsp;workflow&nbsp;orchestration without backend coding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you still writing insane lines of custom RPC listener code just to check if a user sent a token to your contract?&nbsp; Building a\u00a0decentralized\u00a0application (dApp) in a multi-chain world is not easy;\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a balancing act. 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