Infura vs GetBlock
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Infura and GetBlock — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Infura
The original managed Ethereum node provider — battle-tested at massive scale
Infura is the oldest and most widely recognized managed Ethereum node provider, operated by Consensys. It's been the backbone of MetaMask's default RPC endpoints since 2016, which means Infura has han…
Full review →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 →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Infura | GetBlock |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Apis | ✗ | ✗ |
| Webhook Notifications | ✗ | ✗ |
| Archive Node Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Abstraction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sdk Available | ✗ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dedicated Nodes | Growth+ | ✓ |
| Websocket Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Debug Trace Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mev Protection | ✗ | ✓ |
Infura Pricing
Infura
Developer
$50/mo
- ✓5M requests/day
- ✓Archive data
- ✓WebSocket support
- ✓Email support
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
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Infura is the better pick if you need longest track record in managed ethereum nodes — deep institutional trust. GetBlock wins when 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.