Helius vs Blast API (Bware Labs)
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Helius and Blast API (Bware Labs) — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Helius
The leading Solana-specialized RPC and developer platform
Helius is the leading Solana-specialized RPC and developer infrastructure provider, purpose-built for the performance and unique demands of Solana rather than being a generic multi-chain provider. Bec…
Full review →Blast API (Bware Labs)
Decentralized-leaning RPC platform with a generous free tier
Blast API, built by Bware Labs, is an RPC platform offering node access across many chains with a decentralized-leaning architecture and a notably generous free tier that made it popular with develope…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Helius | Blast API (Bware Labs) |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Apis | ✓ | ✗ |
| Webhook Notifications | ✓ | ✗ |
| Archive Node Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Abstraction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sdk Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Nodes | ✓ | ✓ |
| Websocket Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Debug Trace Api | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mev Protection | ✗ | ✗ |
Helius Pricing
Helius
Growth
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
- ✓Higher limits
- ✓Staked connections
- ✓More webhooks
Helius
Scale
$199/mo
$1990/yr billed annually
- ✓Dedicated nodes
- ✓Priority landing
- ✓Advanced tooling
Blast API (Bware Labs) Pricing
Blast API (Bware Labs)
Free
Free
- ✓Generous free RPC tier
- ✓Many chains
- ✓Archive access
- ✓WebSocket support
Blast API (Bware Labs)
Growth
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
- ✓Higher limits
- ✓Better performance
- ✓Dashboards
Blast API (Bware Labs)
Scale
$199/mo
$1990/yr billed annually
- ✓Dedicated nodes
- ✓Priority routing
- ✓Support
Blast API (Bware Labs)
Enterprise
Custom
- ✓Custom SLA
- ✓Enterprise infrastructure
- ✓Dedicated support
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Helius is the better pick if you need the leading solana-specialized rpc provider. Blast API (Bware Labs) wins when notably generous free tier. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.