Helius vs NodeReal
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Helius and NodeReal — 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…
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High-performance infrastructure specialized in BNB Chain and opBNB
NodeReal is a blockchain infrastructure provider best known as a leading specialist for BNB Chain (BSC) and opBNB, offering high-performance RPC, enhanced APIs, and developer tools optimized for the B…
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| Feature | Helius | NodeReal |
|---|---|---|
| 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
NodeReal Pricing
NodeReal
Growth
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
- ✓Higher limits
- ✓MegaNode services
- ✓More APIs
NodeReal
Scale
$199/mo
$1990/yr billed annually
- ✓Dedicated nodes
- ✓Archive access
- ✓Priority support
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Helius is the better pick if you need the leading solana-specialized rpc provider. NodeReal wins when leading specialist for bnb chain and opbnb. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.