Head-to-head · Comparison
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 | Freemium | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Analysis
dYdX dYdX is a leading decentralized exchange best known for perpetual futures trading, operating on its own dYdX Chain. In late 2025 it added Solana spot trading to its interface, bringing on-chain Solana... 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 dYdX (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
dYdX uses a freemium model, while GetBlock is freemium. Both offer free tiers with paid upgrades, so try each before committing to a paid plan.
dYdX offers 5 features including Decentralized perpetual futures trading, Runs on standalone dYdX Chain, Solana spot trading in unified interface, 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. dYdX 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.
dYdX's key strengths include established, high-volume perps dex, self-custodied trading experience, unified perps plus solana spot interface. GetBlock stands out for broad multi-chain coverage, free tier to start, dedicated nodes for heavy workloads. On the flip side, dYdX's weaknesses include primarily its own chain, not solana-native, while GetBlock's main drawback is general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains.
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| Twitter Followers | 287,298 | 23,949 |
| Categories | Exchanges | RPC Providers |
| Description | Decentralized perps DEX on its own chain, with added Solana spot trading | Multi-chain RPC provider with free and paid Solana nodes — shared and dedicated endpoints for dApps, bots, and analytics |
While dYdX (Exchanges) 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 — dYdX 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.