OrbitFlare vs 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.
Visit QuickNodeFeature comparison
Side-by-side breakdown of capabilities that matter for production Solana workloads.
| Feature | OrbitFlare | QuickNode |
|---|---|---|
| Shredstream raw shred delivery | ||
| Yellowstone (full data) gRPC | Limited / add-on | |
| Jetstream (low-latency) gRPC | ||
| Multi-chain (EVM + Solana) | Solana, BNB, Polygon | 60+ chains |
| Dedicated Solana nodes | ||
| Solana-specific transaction landing | Apex | Generic priority fee handling |
| 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
- Build / Developer tier50 RPS · $49/mo
- Growth tier200 RPS · $399/mo
- Pro / Scale tier600 RPS · $999/mo
- Dedicated Solana nodesFrom $2,500/mo
- ShredstreamFrom $500/mo
QuickNode pricing
- Free tierAvailable with limits
- Build / Developer tier~$10/mo entry
- Growth tierFrom ~$49/mo (lower RPS)
- Pro / Scale tierFrom ~$299/mo+
- Dedicated Solana nodesCustom / enterprise
- ShredstreamNot offered
Where QuickNode shines
- Multi-chain coverage, 60+ networks under one vendor
- Mature add-on marketplace and integrations
- Long track record across the broader Web3 stack
- Good for teams that want one vendor for everything
Where QuickNode falls short
- Generalist Solana support, with no Shredstream or Jetstream
- Solana-specific features lag behind Solana-native providers
- Pricing can climb fast as Solana RPS scales
- Less Solana-specific support depth
Bottom line
QuickNode is the right choice if you operate on multiple chains and want one vendor relationship. For a Solana-first product, OrbitFlare typically delivers lower latency, better transaction landing during congestion, and more granular Solana-specific features (Shredstream, Jetstream, Apex) at competitive pricing. A common pattern: teams use QuickNode for their EVM chains and OrbitFlare for their Solana workloads to get specialized Solana features without giving up multi-chain coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — many teams run this hybrid setup. OrbitFlare focuses on Solana (plus BNB and Polygon as multi-chain extensions), so you can keep QuickNode for the rest of your EVM stack and use OrbitFlare for Solana workloads that need specialized features.
OrbitFlare currently offers BNB Chain and Polygon RPC alongside Solana. The product focus and the bulk of advanced features (Shredstream, Jetstream, Apex) are Solana-specific.
For most Solana RPS tiers, yes — particularly above 50 RPS. Compare your projected RPS against the published tiers on each provider's pricing page for an exact answer.
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