Anza vs GetBlock

Overview

Anza Anza is the primary Solana protocol development firm, responsible for building and maintaining the Agave validator client — the most widely used Solana validator implementation. Spun out from Solana L... GetBlock GetBlock is a multi-chain RPC node provider that gives developers API access to blockchain networks, including Solana, through both shared and dedicated nodes. The hook: one provider for Solana plus 1...

Community Ratings

GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Anza (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

Anza uses a free model, while GetBlock is freemium. Anza has the edge for users who want a no-cost solution, though GetBlock's paid features may justify the investment for power users.

Key Features

Anza offers 5 features including Agave validator client development, Solana SDK with 100+ modular crates, Pinocchio zero-dependency program framework, and 2 more. GetBlock counters with 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 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. Anza currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. GetBlock 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

Anza's key strengths include the primary solana protocol development team, open-source contributions benefit entire ecosystem, deep expertise in solana internals. GetBlock stands out for broad multi-chain coverage, free tier to start, dedicated nodes for heavy workloads. On the flip side, Anza's weaknesses include not a consumer-facing product, while GetBlock's main drawback is general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains.