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Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 18, 2026
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| Rating | (0) | (4) |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Analysis
DAWN DAWN (by Andrena) is a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) protocol building decentralized broadband internet on Solana. Property owners can buy and sell internet bandwidth capacity,... 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...
GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for DAWN (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
DAWN uses a free model, while GetBlock is freemium. DAWN has the edge for users who want a no-cost solution, though GetBlock's paid features may justify the investment for power users.
DAWN offers 5 features including Decentralized broadband internet marketplace, 2M+ nodes in the network, Bandwidth buying and selling for property owners, 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.
We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. DAWN 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.
DAWN's key strengths include 2m+ nodes demonstrate real adoption, partnership with helium validates approach, $18m funding from dragonfly. GetBlock stands out for broad multi-chain coverage, free tier to start, dedicated nodes for heavy workloads. On the flip side, DAWN's weaknesses include depin adoption is still early overall, while GetBlock's main drawback is general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains.
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| Twitter Followers | 476,910 | 23,949 |
| Categories | DePIN | RPC Providers |
| Description | Decentralized broadband internet DePIN protocol on Solana with 2M+ nodes | Multi-chain RPC provider with free and paid Solana nodes — shared and dedicated endpoints for dApps, bots, and analytics |
While DAWN (DePIN) and GetBlock (RPC Providers) serve different primary purposes, users often consider both when building their Solana toolkit. GetBlock has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — DAWN is free to start and GetBlock is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.