Alternatives
Best Chainstack Alternatives for Solana RPC (2026)
Chainstack is a capable Solana RPC provider, and for many teams it is the right choice. This page is for the teams it is not right for: it lists the reasons people switch, ranks every alternative we publish a comparison for, and gives you a checklist to migrate without downtime. Head-to-head detail lives on OrbitFlare vs Chainstack.
Why teams look beyond Chainstack
- 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
To be fair to Chainstack: Chainstack has broad multi-chain coverage and an established enterprise / compliance posture.
The Chainstack alternatives, ranked
Ranked for latency-sensitive Solana workloads first. We operate OrbitFlare, so the bias is declared; every other entry links to an honest head-to-head.
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OrbitFlareOur pick for trading
Shredstream-optimised RPC, Jetstream and Yellowstone gRPC, dedicated nodes, staked transaction landing.
Solana-only specialization with Shredstream, Jetstream gRPC, Apex landing, and an own-validator program.
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Helius
A Solana-first RPC vs a Solana-first RPC.
Helius is one of the most popular Solana RPC providers and a strong all-rounder. OrbitFlare differentiates with Shredstream-optimized transaction routing, dedicated Apex transaction landing, and ultra-low-latency Jetstream gRPC for trading workloads — at typically lower price points for high-throughput plans.
OrbitFlare vs Helius - 3
Triton
Two infrastructure-first Solana RPC providers, side by side.
Triton One is widely respected for high-quality dedicated Solana infrastructure and helped pioneer Yellowstone gRPC. OrbitFlare offers similar dedicated and gRPC capabilities with the addition of Shredstream and a more granular shared-RPC pricing ladder for teams scaling from prototype to production.
OrbitFlare vs Triton - 4
QuickNode
Solana-native vs multi-chain.
QuickNode is a strong multi-chain RPC provider supporting 60+ chains with broad tooling. OrbitFlare is Solana-native — every part of the stack, from Shredstream to Jetstream gRPC to the Apex transaction landing service, is engineered specifically for Solana's execution model.
OrbitFlare vs QuickNode - 5
Alchemy
Solana-native infrastructure vs a multi-chain Web3 platform.
Alchemy is one of the largest Web3 infrastructure platforms and supports Solana alongside many EVM chains, with strong tooling for app developers. OrbitFlare focuses entirely on Solana, with Shredstream-optimized routing, Jetstream gRPC, and Apex transaction landing built specifically for Solana's validator architecture.
OrbitFlare vs Alchemy
OrbitFlare and Chainstack pricing side by side
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
Feature comparison
| Feature | OrbitFlare | Chainstack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Run the checklist on the free tier
No card required. Point a staging environment at OrbitFlare and compare landing rate in your busiest hour before you switch anything.