Alternatives
Best QuickNode Alternatives for Solana RPC (2026)
QuickNode 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 QuickNode.
Why teams look beyond QuickNode
- Generalist Solana support — 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
To be fair to QuickNode: QuickNode supports 60+ chains, has broad Web3 tooling, and works well for teams that need a single multi-chain vendor.
The QuickNode 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-native stack: Shredstream, Jetstream gRPC, Apex landing — features that only make sense on Solana.
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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
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 - 5
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.
OrbitFlare vs Chainstack
OrbitFlare and QuickNode pricing side by side
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
Feature comparison
| 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 |
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.