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 | Paid |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
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... Mad Lads Mad Lads is the flagship NFT collection from the Backpack team, notable for being built on xNFT technology rather than being a static image collection. It is one of the most prominent NFT projects on...
GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Mad Lads (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 Mad Lads is paid.
GetBlock offers 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 more. Mad Lads counters with 5 features including Flagship NFT collection from the Backpack team, Built on xNFT (executable NFT) technology, Each NFT runs as an app inside the Backpack wallet, 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. Mad Lads 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. Mad Lads stands out for pushes nft utility toward executable, in-wallet apps, strong brand tied to a major solana wallet team, active, well-known community. On the flip side, GetBlock's weaknesses include general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains, while Mad Lads's main drawback is a collection, not a utility tool or protocol.
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| Twitter Followers | 23,949 | 104,137 |
| Categories | RPC Providers | NFT Tools |
| Description | Multi-chain RPC provider with free and paid Solana nodes — shared and dedicated endpoints for dApps, bots, and analytics | Backpack wallet flagship NFT collection on Solana |
While GetBlock (RPC Providers) and Mad Lads (NFT Tools) 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 check Mad Lads's pricing. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.