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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 | Paid |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 5 features | 5 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... Visa Visa, the world's largest payment network, launched stablecoin settlement capabilities on Solana in 2025 using Circle's USDC. This brings one of the most recognized names in global payments onto Solan...
GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Visa (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 Visa is paid.
GetBlock offers 5 features including Solana RPC among 100+ chains, Shared multi-tenant nodes, Dedicated private nodes, and 2 more. Visa counters with 5 features including Stablecoin settlement on Solana launched in 2025, Uses Circle's USDC for payments, Real-time, 24/7 merchant settlement, 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. Visa 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. Visa stands out for brings the world's largest payment network onto solana, 24/7 real-time settlement avoids legacy banking-hour limits, leverages solana's speed and low cost for cheaper settlement. On the flip side, GetBlock's weaknesses include general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains, while Visa's main drawback is enterprise infrastructure, not a consumer-facing tool.
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| Twitter Followers | 23,949 | 416,851 |
| Categories | RPC Providers | Payment Tools |
| Description | Multi-chain RPC provider with free and paid Solana nodes — shared and dedicated endpoints for dApps, bots, and analytics | Global payments network — USDC stablecoin settlements on Solana |
While GetBlock (RPC Providers) and Visa (Payment 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 Visa's pricing. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.