GetBlock vs Xandeum

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... Xandeum Xandeum provides a decentralized storage layer for Solana, letting programs access exabyte-scale data directly from smart contracts. It addresses Solana's limited on-chain storage for data-heavy appli...

Community Ratings

GetBlock is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 4.0/5 for Xandeum (1 review). 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 Xandeum is freemium. 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. Xandeum counters with 5 features including Decentralized, exabyte-scale storage for Solana, Program access to data directly from smart contracts, Xandeum Buckets file-system interface, 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. Xandeum 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. Xandeum stands out for tackles solana's native storage limitations, file-system model familiar to developers, enables storage-intensive applications. On the flip side, GetBlock's weaknesses include general provider, solana is one of 100+ chains, while Xandeum's main drawback is requires xandeum-enabled node infrastructure.