GetBlock vs Lighthouse Protocol

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... Lighthouse Protocol Lighthouse Protocol is an open-source Solana program that adds assertion instructions to transactions, giving wallets and developers a way to verify that account states match expected values before a...

Community Ratings

GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Lighthouse Protocol (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 Lighthouse Protocol is free. Lighthouse Protocol has the edge for budget-conscious users, though GetBlock's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.

Key Features

GetBlock offers 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 more. Lighthouse Protocol counters with 5 features including Adds assertion instructions to Solana transactions, Verifies account states match expected values pre-execution, Defends against wallet draining and simulation spoofing, 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. Lighthouse Protocol 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. Lighthouse Protocol stands out for catches malicious transactions before funds are drained, open-source design allows community security review, already integrated with a major wallet (phantom).