A head-to-head comparison of Chainstack and GetBlock — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
Managed node infrastructure with predictable pricing and global reach
RPC node access across 130+ blockchains with MEV protection
These are the 3 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.
| Capability | Chainstack | GetBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Apis | Yes | No |
| Debug Trace Api | Yes | No |
| Mev Protection | No | Yes |
| Feature | Chainstack | GetBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Apis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhook Notifications | ✗ | ✗ |
| Archive Node Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Abstraction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sdk Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Nodes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Websocket Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Debug Trace Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mev Protection | ✗ | ✓ |
Chainstack has the lower entry price of the two.
Chainstack
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
Chainstack
$199/mo
$1990/yr billed annually
GetBlock
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
GetBlock
$199/mo
$1990/yr billed annually
Watch out: Specialists may edge it on specific chains.
Watch out: Per-chain performance trails specialists.
Chainstack edges ahead on our editorial score (4.4/5), but these tools aren’t straight substitutes. Pick Chainstack when predictable, transparent request-based pricing matters most to your workflow; pick GetBlock when 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth is the priority. The deciding factor is usually the trade-off you can least afford — Chainstack means accepting that specialists may edge it on specific chains, while GetBlock means per-chain performance trails specialists.
Chainstack carries the higher editorial rating (4.4/5 vs 4.1/5), but they solve different problems. Chainstack is the stronger pick when you need predictable, transparent request-based pricing. GetBlock wins when 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth.
Chainstack starts lower, at $49/month versus $49/month. Both also offer a free tier.
Chainstack's main limitation is that specialists may edge it on specific chains. For GetBlock, per-chain performance trails specialists. Weigh these against how you actually plan to use the tool.
In most cases yes — many teams run both, using each where it's strongest. Since Chainstack leads on predictable, transparent request-based pricing and GetBlock on 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.