RPC Fast vs Salmon

Overview

RPC Fast RPC Fast provides dedicated Solana RPC endpoints optimized for low latency and high throughput. Built specifically for trading bots and applications that need fast transaction submission, it offers ba... Salmon Salmon is an open-source, community-owned Solana wallet browser extension built with transparency and security in mind. It features transaction simulation to preview outcomes before signing, full SPL...

Community Ratings

Both RPC Fast and Salmon hold similar community ratings, suggesting users find comparable value in each. Your choice should come down to specific features, pricing, and ecosystem fit rather than overall score.

Pricing & Value

RPC Fast uses a paid model, while Salmon is free. Salmon has the edge for budget-conscious users, though RPC Fast's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.

Key Features

RPC Fast offers 9 features including Low-latency dedicated RPC nodes, High-performance bare-metal infrastructure, Yellowstone gRPC, and 6 more. Salmon counters with 5 features including Transaction simulation, Open-source codebase, SPL token support, 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. RPC Fast currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Salmon is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For tools you rely on daily — especially trading bots or wallets — uptime and speed are non-negotiable.

Strengths

RPC Fast's key strengths include optimized for speed-sensitive applications, dedicated resources (not shared), good uptime track record. Salmon stands out for fully open-source, transaction simulation prevents mistakes, community-governed. On the flip side, RPC Fast's weaknesses include no free tier, while Salmon's main drawback is smaller user base than phantom or backpack.

The Verdict

While RPC Fast (RPC Providers) and Salmon (Wallets) serve different primary purposes, users often consider both when building their Solana toolkit. We recommend trying both — check RPC Fast's pricing and Salmon is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.