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 | (4) | (0) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Analysis
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... GMTrade GMTrade (formerly GMXSOL) is one of Solana's largest perpetual DEXs, with $200M+ in daily volume. It lets traders take leveraged positions on crypto, stocks, commodities, and forex with up to 100x lev...
GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for GMTrade (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
GetBlock uses a freemium model, while GMTrade is freemium. Both offer free tiers with paid upgrades, so try each before committing to a paid plan.
GetBlock offers 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 more. GMTrade counters with 5 features including Perpetuals on crypto, stocks, commodities, and forex, Up to 100x leverage, $200M+ daily trading volume, 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. GetBlock currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. GMTrade is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
GetBlock's key strengths include broad multi-chain coverage, free tier to start, dedicated nodes for heavy workloads. GMTrade stands out for broad market coverage beyond just crypto perpetuals, one of solana's highest-volume perp dexs, on-chain self-custody with solana's speed and low fees. On the flip side, GetBlock's weaknesses include general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains, while GMTrade's main drawback is up to 100x leverage carries high liquidation risk.
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| Twitter Followers | 23,949 | 42,056 |
| Categories | RPC Providers | DeFi & Yield |
| Description | Multi-chain RPC provider with free and paid Solana nodes — shared and dedicated endpoints for dApps, bots, and analytics | Top Solana perpetual DEX supporting crypto, stocks, commodities, and forex trading |
While GetBlock (RPC Providers) and GMTrade (DeFi & Yield) 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 — GetBlock is free to start and GMTrade is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.