GetBlock vs Pocket Network
A detailed head-to-head comparison of GetBlock and Pocket Network — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
GetBlock
RPC node access across 130+ blockchains with MEV protection
GetBlock is an RPC node provider notable for exceptionally broad chain coverage — 130+ blockchains — with tiered pricing and MEV protection available across its plans. It provides access to shared and…
Full review →Pocket Network
Decentralized RPC protocol with a global network of independent nodes
Pocket Network (POKT) is a decentralized RPC protocol — a permissionless network of thousands of independent node operators around the world that collectively serve blockchain RPC requests, incentiviz…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | GetBlock | Pocket Network |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Apis | ✗ | ✗ |
| Webhook Notifications | ✗ | ✗ |
| Archive Node Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Abstraction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sdk Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Nodes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Websocket Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Debug Trace Api | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mev Protection | ✓ | ✗ |
GetBlock Pricing
GetBlock
Growth
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
- ✓Higher limits
- ✓More chains
- ✓Better performance
GetBlock
Scale
$199/mo
$1990/yr billed annually
- ✓Dedicated nodes
- ✓Archive access
- ✓Priority support
Pocket Network Pricing
Pocket Network
Via gateway
Free
- ✓Access via gateways (e.g. Grove)
- ✓Many chains
- ✓Decentralized node network
- ✓Per-request pricing
Pocket Network
Protocol / Node operator
Custom
- ✓Run a node, earn POKT
- ✓Permissionless participation
- ✓Global node network
- ✓Token-incentivized
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
GetBlock is the better pick if you need 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth. Pocket Network wins when decentralized, censorship-resistant rpc layer. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.