Ankr vs Solflare

Overview

Ankr Ankr is a multi-chain Web3 node and RPC infrastructure provider that gives developers programmatic access to blockchain data across 80+ networks, including Solana, Ethereum, Bitcoin, Polygon and Arbit... Solflare Solflare is the original Solana wallet, having launched alongside the Solana mainnet in 2020. As a Solana-native wallet, it offers deep integration with Solana's unique features and remains a popular...

Community Ratings

Ankr is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.7/5 for Solflare (3 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

Ankr uses a freemium model, while Solflare is free — Free to use. Built-in swap has small transaction fees. Staking is free with standard validator commission.. Solflare has the edge for budget-conscious users, though Ankr's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.

Key Features

Ankr offers 5 features including Multi-chain RPC node access across 80+ blockchains including Solana, with HTTPS and WSS endpoints, Advanced APIs (Token API, NFT API, Query API) serving indexed and cached blockchain data for multi-chain queries, Globally distributed node network with platform-level load balancing across multiple regions, and 2 more. Solflare counters with 8 features including Browser extension and mobile app with built-in dApp browser, Advanced SOL staking with detailed validator comparison and metrics, MetaMask Snaps integration for accessing Solana through MetaMask, and 5 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.

Reliability & Health

We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Ankr currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Solflare is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.

Strengths

Ankr's key strengths include single provider covering 80+ chains, useful for multi-chain projects, free public and freemium tiers allow testing before paying, flexible credit-based billing with pay-as-you-go ($10 minimum) and monthly deal options.