Head-to-head · Comparison
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 12, 2026
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| Rating | (4) | (1) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | multi chain |
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| Features | 5 features | 6 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... ProtonVPN ProtonVPN is a Swiss-based VPN built by the team behind ProtonMail. Offers a genuine free tier (no data caps, no ads) plus paid plans that include the full Proton privacy suite (VPN + Mail + Pass + Dr...
Both GetBlock and ProtonVPN hold similar community ratings, suggesting users find comparable value in each. Your choice should come down to specific features, pricing, and ecosystem fit rather than overall score.
GetBlock uses a freemium model, while ProtonVPN 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. ProtonVPN counters with 6 features including Free tier with no data caps, Swiss jurisdiction — strong privacy laws, Includes ProtonMail + ProtonPass + ProtonDrive, and 3 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. ProtonVPN 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. ProtonVPN stands out for free tier actually works — no data limits, swiss privacy jurisdiction is the gold standard, full privacy suite (vpn + email + passwords). On the flip side, GetBlock's weaknesses include general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains, while ProtonVPN's main drawback is free tier limited to 5 countries and 1 device.
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| Twitter Followers | 23,959 | 216,413 |
| Categories | RPC Providers | Security & Audit |
| Description | Multi-chain RPC provider with free and paid Solana nodes — shared and dedicated endpoints for dApps, bots, and analytics | Swiss-based VPN from the Proton privacy suite — free tier available, includes ProtonMail and ProtonPass |
While GetBlock (RPC Providers) and ProtonVPN (Security & Audit) serve different primary purposes, users often consider both when building their Solana toolkit. Neither has a clear community advantage, so your decision should be feature-driven. We recommend trying both — GetBlock is free to start and ProtonVPN is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.