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QuickNode vs GetBlock (2026)

A head-to-head comparison of QuickNode and GetBlock — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.

At a glance

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QuickNode

Multi-chain RPC with the broadest chain coverage and add-on marketplace

4.5(367)
Starting price
$49/mo
Free plan
Yes
Best for
65+ chains — broadest coverage of any managed RPC provider, including Solana and Bitcoin
Full QuickNode review →
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GetBlock

RPC node access across 130+ blockchains with MEV protection

4.1(132)
Starting price
$49/mo
Free plan
Yes
Best for
130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth
Full GetBlock review →

Where QuickNode and GetBlock differ

These are the 5 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.

CapabilityQuickNodeGetBlock
Enhanced ApisYesNo
Webhook NotificationsYesNo
Dedicated NodesBusiness+Yes
Debug Trace ApiYesNo
Mev ProtectionVia add-onYes

Full feature comparison

FeatureQuickNodeGetBlock
Enhanced Apis✓✗
Webhook Notifications✓✗
Archive Node Access✓✓
Account Abstraction✗✗
Sdk Available✓✓
Multi Chain Support✓✓
Dedicated NodesBusiness+✓
Websocket Support✓✓
Debug Trace Api✓✗
Mev ProtectionVia add-on✓

Pricing compared

QuickNode has the lower entry price of the two.

QuickNode

QuickNode

Build (Trial)

Free

  • ✓7-day free trial
  • ✓1 endpoint
  • ✓10M credits
  • ✓All chains
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QuickNode

Starter

$49/mo

  • ✓1 endpoint
  • ✓25M credits/mo
  • ✓3 add-ons
  • ✓Standard support
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QuickNode

Growth

$299/mo

  • ✓3 endpoints
  • ✓100M credits/mo
  • ✓Unlimited add-ons
  • ✓Priority support
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QuickNode

Business

$999/mo

  • ✓Dedicated endpoints
  • ✓500M credits/mo
  • ✓SLA
  • ✓Dedicated support
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GetBlock

GetBlock

Free

Free

  • ✓Shared nodes
  • ✓130+ chains
  • ✓Basic limits
  • ✓MEV protection
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GetBlock

Growth

$49/mo

$490/yr billed annually

  • ✓Higher limits
  • ✓More chains
  • ✓Better performance
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GetBlock

Scale

$199/mo

$1990/yr billed annually

  • ✓Dedicated nodes
  • ✓Archive access
  • ✓Priority support
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GetBlock

Enterprise

Custom

  • ✓Custom infrastructure
  • ✓SLA
  • ✓Enterprise support
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Which should you choose?

Choose QuickNode if…

  • ✓65+ chains — broadest coverage of any managed RPC provider, including Solana and Bitcoin
  • ✓Add-on marketplace replaces multiple third-party APIs with one bill
  • ✓Streams product for real-time blockchain data pipelines is production-grade

Watch out: No permanent free tier — 7-day trial only, then you must pay.

Choose GetBlock if…

  • ✓130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth
  • ✓MEV protection across plans
  • ✓Reaches long-tail chains others skip

Watch out: Per-chain performance trails specialists.

Our verdict

QuickNode edges ahead on our editorial score (4.5/5), but these tools aren’t straight substitutes. Pick QuickNode when 65+ chains — broadest coverage of any managed rpc provider, including solana and bitcoin matters most to your workflow; pick GetBlock when 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth is the priority. The deciding factor is usually the trade-off you can least afford — QuickNode means accepting that no permanent free tier — 7-day trial only, then you must pay, while GetBlock means per-chain performance trails specialists.

Frequently asked questions

Is QuickNode or GetBlock better?

QuickNode carries the higher editorial rating (4.5/5 vs 4.1/5), but they solve different problems. QuickNode is the stronger pick when you need 65+ chains — broadest coverage of any managed rpc provider, including solana and bitcoin. GetBlock wins when 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth.

Which is cheaper, QuickNode or GetBlock?

QuickNode starts lower, at $49/month versus $49/month. Both also offer a free tier.

What are the main drawbacks of QuickNode and GetBlock?

QuickNode's main limitation is that no permanent free tier — 7-day trial only, then you must pay. For GetBlock, per-chain performance trails specialists. Weigh these against how you actually plan to use the tool.

Can you use QuickNode and GetBlock together?

In most cases yes — many teams run both, using each where it's strongest. Since QuickNode leads on 65+ chains — broadest coverage of any managed rpc provider, including solana and bitcoin and GetBlock on 130+ blockchains — exceptional breadth, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.