extrnode vs Ligma Node

Overview

extrnode extrnode, built by staking operator Everstake, is a decentralized Solana RPC gateway that load-balances and auto-fails-over across a cluster of RPC nodes, so a single node going down doesn't take your... Ligma Node Ligma Node provides private, high-performance Solana RPC nodes aimed at traders and automation that need low-latency network access. It markets dedicated bare-metal infrastructure rather than shared p...

Community Ratings

extrnode is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 0.0/5 for Ligma Node (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

extrnode uses a freemium model, while Ligma Node is paid.

Key Features

extrnode offers 4 features including Decentralized RPC gateway with automatic failover, Load balancing across a cluster of nodes, DAS API for compressed NFTs and token metadata, and 1 more. Ligma Node counters with 5 features including Dedicated bare-metal Solana RPC nodes, Multi-region (USA, EU, Asia) deployment, Geyser streaming support, 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. extrnode currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Ligma Node 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

extrnode's key strengths include auto-failover across multiple nodes improves uptime, das api support for compressed nfts out of the box, backed by everstake, an established staking and infra operator. Ligma Node stands out for dedicated infrastructure, not shared endpoints, regional selection for lower latency, unlimited bandwidth and requests. On the flip side, extrnode's weaknesses include smaller ecosystem presence than helius or triton, while Ligma Node's main drawback is advertised tps figures are vendor estimates.