constant-k vs InstantNodes

Overview

constant-k constant-k (Kaldera) is a high-performance Solana infrastructure provider delivering low-latency RPC endpoints and Yellowstone gRPC streaming. It runs dedicated nodes across multiple regions, includin... InstantNodes InstantNodes is a Solana RPC provider offering dedicated and shared endpoints with instant provisioning. It gives teams a managed connection to Solana so they do not have to run their own validators o...

Community Ratings

InstantNodes is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.8/5 for constant-k (4 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

constant-k uses a paid model, while InstantNodes is freemium.

Key Features

constant-k offers 5 features including Low-latency Solana JSON-RPC endpoints across multiple regions (Frankfurt and New York), Yellowstone gRPC streaming for real-time account and transaction data, Low-latency shred-level (deshred) streams that surface activity ahead of confirmed blocks, and 2 more. InstantNodes counters with 5 features including Dedicated and shared Solana RPC endpoints, Instant endpoint provisioning, Low-latency connections, 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. constant-k currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. InstantNodes is rated healthy with 98.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.

Strengths

constant-k's key strengths include multi-region nodes let you connect to the closest endpoint for minimal latency, yellowstone grpc plus deshred streams suit snipers, copy-trading, and data pipelines, competitively priced — among the more affordable grpc providers, with crypto-friendly tiered plans. InstantNodes stands out for instant setup with no infrastructure to manage, choice of shared or dedicated capacity, websocket and low-latency support for real-time workloads.