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Updated July 18, 2026
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| Rating | (1) | (3) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 5 features | 7 features |
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Analysis
Noves Noves provides a transaction classification and interpretation API that turns raw, cryptic blockchain data into clear, human-readable formats. Raw transactions are notoriously opaque, and Noves exists... Orb Orb is a free, open-source Solana block explorer built by Helius that emphasizes speed and readability. It uses the Enhanced Transactions API to parse Solana transaction details into human-readable fo...
Noves is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.7/5 for Orb (3 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Noves uses a freemium model, while Orb is free. Orb has the edge for budget-conscious users, though Noves's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.
Noves offers 5 features including Transaction classification and interpretation API, Human-readable categorization of swaps, transfers, staking, and NFT ops, Support for both Solana and EVM chains, and 2 more. Orb counters with 7 features including AI-powered transaction summaries, Human-readable transaction parsing, Time machine for historical transaction search, and 4 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. Noves currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Orb is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Noves's key strengths include makes opaque transaction history understandable for end users, saves builders from maintaining custom decoding logic, covers both solana and evm ecosystems through one api. Orb stands out for completely free with no rate limits for basic use, ai explanations make complex transactions understandable, fastest archival data access on solana.
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| Description | Human-readable transaction classification API for Solana and EVM chains | AI-powered Solana block explorer with human-readable transactions and time machine |
Both Noves and Orb operate in the developer tools space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Noves has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Noves is free to start and Orb is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.