GetBlock vs Shyft

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... Shyft Shyft provides Solana data APIs and indexing services designed for developers building applications that need reliable, fast access to on-chain data. The platform offers both real-time and historical...

Community Ratings

GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Shyft (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 Shyft is freemium — Free tier available. Paid plans start at $49/mo for higher limits and premium features.. 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. Shyft counters with 8 features including Parsed transaction APIs with human-readable event data, Token and NFT metadata APIs with ownership and transfer history, Real-time webhook callbacks for on-chain event monitoring, and 5 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. Shyft 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. Shyft stands out for parsed apis dramatically simplify working with solana transaction data, flexible webhook system enables real-time features without polling, both graphql and rest options accommodate different developer preferences.