extrnode vs QuickNode

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... QuickNode QuickNode is a major Web3 infrastructure provider offering high-performance blockchain nodes, APIs, and developer tools across 25+ blockchains including Solana. As one of the largest multi-chain infra...

Community Ratings

extrnode is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 0.0/5 for QuickNode (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 QuickNode is freemium — Free tier for testing. Build: $49/mo. Scale: $299/mo. Business: $799/mo. Enterprise: custom pricing.. Both offer free tiers with paid upgrades, so try each before committing to a paid plan.

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. QuickNode counters with 8 features including High-performance Solana RPC endpoints with global load balancing, Multi-chain support across 25+ blockchains from a single platform, QuickAlerts webhook system for on-chain event notifications, and 5 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. QuickNode 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.