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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 | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 5 features | 8 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... Marinade Finance Marinade Finance is the largest liquid staking protocol on Solana, enabling users to stake their SOL tokens while maintaining liquidity through the mSOL liquid staking token. By delegating SOL to Mari...
GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Marinade Finance (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 Marinade Finance is free — No fee to stake. Marinade takes a small management fee from staking rewards. Unstaking has a small delay for native staking.. Marinade Finance has the edge for budget-conscious users, though GetBlock's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.
GetBlock offers 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 more. Marinade Finance counters with 8 features including Liquid staking with mSOL token that accrues rewards automatically, Smart delegation across 400+ validators for optimal yield and decentralization, Native staking option for users who prefer traditional validator delegation, and 5 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. Marinade Finance 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.
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| Twitter Followers | 23,949 | 75,998 |
| Categories | RPC Providers | DeFi & Yield, Staking, Liquid Staking |
| Description | Multi-chain RPC provider with free and paid Solana nodes — shared and dedicated endpoints for dApps, bots, and analytics | The leading liquid staking protocol on Solana |
While GetBlock (RPC Providers) and Marinade Finance (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 Marinade Finance is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.