Infura vs Helius
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Infura and Helius — 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 →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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| Feature | Infura | Helius |
|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Infura is the better pick if you need longest track record in managed ethereum nodes — deep institutional trust. Helius wins when the leading solana-specialized rpc provider. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.