GetBlock vs Solana Monkey Business

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... Solana Monkey Business Solana Monkey Business (SMB) is the original and most historically significant NFT collection on Solana — the first 5,000 generative NFTs minted on the chain. Its place in Solana history is unmatched....

Community Ratings

GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Solana Monkey Business (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 Solana Monkey Business is paid.

Key Features

GetBlock offers 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 more. Solana Monkey Business counters with 5 features including The original Solana NFT collection, First 5,000 generative NFTs on Solana, Historically significant blue-chip status, 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. Solana Monkey Business 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. Solana Monkey Business stands out for unmatched historical significance on solana, durable blue-chip standing, strong, long-lived community. On the flip side, GetBlock's weaknesses include general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains, while Solana Monkey Business's main drawback is a collection, not a utility tool.