GetBlock vs InstantNodes

Overview

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... InstantNodes InstantNodes is a Solana RPC provider offering dedicated and shared endpoints with instant provisioning. It gives teams a managed connection to Solana so they do not have to run their own validators o...

Community Ratings

GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for InstantNodes (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

GetBlock uses a freemium model, while InstantNodes is freemium. Both offer free tiers with paid upgrades, so try each before committing to a paid plan.

Key Features

GetBlock offers 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 more. InstantNodes counters with 5 features including Dedicated and shared Solana RPC endpoints, Instant endpoint provisioning, Low-latency connections, 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. GetBlock currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. InstantNodes 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

GetBlock's key strengths include broad multi-chain coverage, free tier to start, dedicated nodes for heavy workloads. InstantNodes stands out for instant setup with no infrastructure to manage, choice of shared or dedicated capacity, websocket and low-latency support for real-time workloads. On the flip side, GetBlock's weaknesses include general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains, while InstantNodes's main drawback is dependent on provider uptime and node freshness.