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Compare GetBlock vs Helius on latency, pricing, and developer support to find the blockchain infrastructure provider that accelerates your dApp development with superior reliability
At a Glance
Multi-chain coverage, double the throughput, lower cost at equivalent tiers, and independently verified Solana performance — the decisive metrics before the full breakdown.
Blockchain Coverage
130+GetBlock
1 (Solana)Helius
GetBlock supports every major chain — Helius is Solana-only
Optimal Shared Plan
$399/moGetBlock
$832.5/moHelius
GetBlock costs less than half at equivalent throughput
Measured Latency (P95)
87.1msGetBlock
100–205msHelius
GetBlock verified lowest Solana latency in EU and MEA
130+ chains. 2× throughput. Less than half the cost. The choice is clear.
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Performance
Benchmark response times, latency metrics, and uptime performance to see which platform keeps your dApp running at peak speed.
Verified latency (lowest)
6ms
Verified latency (median)
136ms
Measured latency (P95)
87.1ms
Verified latency (lowest)
No public verified data
Verified latency (median)
No public verified data
Measured latency (P95)
100–205ms
1,2 getBalance for Solana mainnet, CompareNodes, 27 locations
3 P95 Response Time, AP-Southeast, EU-Central, US-East clusters (Ethereum, Solana, BSC, Tron, Sui, Arbitrum, Optimism)
GetBlock shows the lowest minimal latency for Solana RPC in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East according to independent CompareNodes benchmarks. Helius does not have third-party verified latency data, so round-trip times cannot be independently confirmed.
Pricing
Analyze pricing models, request limits, and hidden fees to determine which provider delivers better value for your development budget.
Shared RPC packages
$49–$999/mo
Optimal shared plan
$399/mo
Private node deployment
From $1,000
Annual discount
20%
Shared RPC packages
$49–$999/mo
Optimal shared plan
$832.5/mo
Private node deployment
From $2,900
Annual discount
16%
4 Plans with 500 RPS, 200M–600M compute units and credits, and $0.40–$5 per 1M extra compute units
For any team scaling on Solana, GetBlock's pricing structure is simply more efficient. GetBlock consistently offers the same throughput as Helius at roughly half the cost. This gap compounds on annual billing, where GetBlock's 20% discount outpaces Helius's 16%. GetBlock also includes a mid-tier plan giving users a more granular scaling path that Helius simply doesn't offer.
Support
Evaluate response times, support channels, and developer resources to find out which team has your back when issues arise.
Free plan support
24h response
Paid shared RPC support
Up to 4h response
Enterprise support
5min
Premium support
Available as extra service for all customers
Free plan support
Community support only
Paid shared RPC support
Up to 8h response
Enterprise support
Up to 4h response
Premium support
Only for Custom/Enterprise services
GetBlock offers a more responsive support structure with tighter SLAs at every tier. Even free-tier users get direct ticket support, while Helius free users can rely on community channels only.
Advantages
Five decisive reasons GetBlock delivers better infrastructure value at every tier.
GetBlock offers significantly more blockchain networks compared to Helius, covering 130+ chains versus Helius's Solana-only coverage.
Support for over 1,000+ requests per second (RPS) even for Shared RPC access without throttling or artificial rate limits — 2× Helius's 500 RPS cap.
GetBlock excels in latency benchmarks for Solana (EU, Middle East) and BSC (North America, South America) — independently verified by CompareNodes.
Sub-5min resolution time for the majority of enterprise requests, with direct ticket support even on the free tier.
RPC node for high-frequency trading, same-slot transaction landing solution (LandFirst), archive data indexer (IndexFirst), and ultra-fast streams (StreamFirst).
// GetBlock Solana RPC — verified lowest EU latency
const response = await fetch(
"https://go.getblock.io/{your-token}",
{
method: "POST",
headers: { "Content-Type": "application/json" },
body: JSON.stringify({
jsonrpc: "2.0",
id: 1,
method: "getBalance",
params: ["<wallet-address>"]
})
}
);
// Response in 6ms (verified, CompareNodes)
// { "result": { "value": 1000000000 } }Verdict
Core Advantage
GetBlock is the superior choice for Solana developers who refuse to compromise on performance or flexibility. With coverage across 130+ blockchains, independently verified leading latency in EU and MEA regions, double the throughput at equivalent pricing tiers, GetBlock is a strong foundation.
Multi-Chain vs Solana-Only
Helius is a capable Solana-native tool, but it's a one-chain solution. GetBlock delivers a similar scope of proprietary transaction landing, data streaming, and archive access tools but excels in flexible geographic deployment, broader plan selection, and faster support SLAs.
Regional Deployment
GetBlock allows users to select Frankfurt, New York, or Singapore for both shared endpoints and dedicated nodes — configurable directly from the dashboard. Helius routes traffic automatically; only dedicated node users can control their region.
For Teams Building at Scale
For any team serious about Solana performance and building across multiple chains, GetBlock is the clear winner — giving development teams the control and reliability needed to build at scale.
Chains
Throughput (shared)
Annual Discount
Regions
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All data presented is for informational purposes only and subject to change without notice. Information is demonstrated as-is without warranty. If you spot an error, please contact GetBlock.
