OrbitFlare vs Chainstack

Solana-native vs enterprise multi-chain.

Chainstack is a multi-chain enterprise RPC platform supporting many networks with strong reliability and compliance. OrbitFlare focuses exclusively on Solana, offering Shredstream, Jetstream, and Apex — features that only make sense on Solana's validator architecture.

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Feature comparison

Side-by-side breakdown of capabilities that matter for production Solana workloads.

FeatureOrbitFlareChainstack
Shredstream raw shred delivery
Yellowstone (full data) gRPC
Partial / via add-on
Jetstream (low-latency) gRPC
Multi-chain coverage
Solana, BNB, Polygon
20+ chains
Dedicated Solana nodes
Solana-specific transaction landing
Apex
Solana validator (own stake)
99.99% uptime SLA

Pricing comparison

Headline pricing across the most common tiers. Always check each provider's pricing page for the latest details.

OrbitFlare pricing

  • Free tier10 RPS · $0
  • Growth tier200 RPS · $399/mo
  • Enterprise / dedicatedFrom $2,500/mo
  • ShredstreamFrom $500/mo

Chainstack pricing

  • Free tierLimited free dev
  • Growth tierFrom ~$49/mo
  • Enterprise / dedicatedCustom enterprise
  • ShredstreamNot offered

Where Chainstack shines

  • Strong enterprise / compliance positioning
  • Multi-cloud and multi-chain coverage
  • Predictable pricing tiers
  • Mature operations and SLA tooling

Where OrbitFlare wins

  • No Shredstream or Jetstream gRPC for Solana
  • No Solana-specific transaction landing service
  • Solana is one of many chains, not the focus
  • Limited Solana-specific support depth

Bottom line

Chainstack is a solid pick for enterprises that need many chains, predictable pricing, and an established compliance posture. OrbitFlare is the right choice for Solana-focused teams that want the lowest possible latency, dedicated Solana transaction landing, and Shredstream-level data feeds. If Solana is one of multiple chains in your stack, Chainstack centralizes the relationship. If Solana is your primary chain and the workload is latency-critical, OrbitFlare gives you Solana-specific features Chainstack doesn't offer.

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