A head-to-head comparison of QuickNode and Helius — pricing, the features that actually differ, and which one fits which use case.
Multi-chain RPC with the broadest chain coverage and add-on marketplace
The leading Solana-specialized RPC and developer platform
These are the 4 capabilities where the two tools genuinely diverge — the rest of their feature sets overlap.
| Capability | QuickNode | Helius |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Chain Support | Yes | No |
| Dedicated Nodes | Business+ | Yes |
| Debug Trace Api | Yes | No |
| Mev Protection | Via add-on | No |
| Feature | QuickNode | Helius |
|---|---|---|
| Enhanced Apis | ✓ | ✓ |
| Webhook Notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Archive Node Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Account Abstraction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Sdk Available | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain Support | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dedicated Nodes | Business+ | ✓ |
| Websocket Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Debug Trace Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Mev Protection | Via add-on | ✗ |
QuickNode has the lower entry price of the two.
Helius
$49/mo
$490/yr billed annually
Helius
$199/mo
$1990/yr billed annually
Watch out: No permanent free tier — 7-day trial only, then you must pay.
Watch out: Solana-only.
Helius edges ahead on our editorial score (4.6/5), 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 Helius when the leading solana-specialized rpc provider 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 Helius means solana-only.
Helius carries the higher editorial rating (4.6/5 vs 4.5/5), 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. Helius wins when the leading solana-specialized rpc provider.
QuickNode starts lower, at $49/month versus $49/month. Both also offer a free tier.
QuickNode's main limitation is that no permanent free tier — 7-day trial only, then you must pay. For Helius, solana-only. Weigh these against how you actually plan to use the tool.
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 Helius on the leading solana-specialized rpc provider, the two are often complementary rather than mutually exclusive.