QuickNode vs dRPC: Which RPC Provider Should You Use?
QuickNode is a single-vendor platform with a broad add-on marketplace and strong Solana support; dRPC is a decentralized marketplace that routes across independent operators with crypto payment and no KYC. Both meter usage.
QuickNode vs dRPC: side by side
| Feature | QuickNode | dRPC |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | QuickNode's own infrastructure | Decentralized marketplace of operators |
| Pricing unit | API Credits (per-method weight) | Compute Units across the marketplace |
| Add-on products | Streams, Functions, MEV, Marketplace | Raw RPC + WebSocket only |
| Chain coverage | 60+ chains, strong Solana | 100+ chains, EVM-heavy |
| Payment | Card | Card and crypto |
| KYC | Account + billing required | None at standard tiers |
| WebSocket | Yes | Yes |
| Free tier | Monthly API-credit allowance | Free public endpoints (shared) |
Sourced from QuickNode’s and dRPC’s public pricing pages. Last reviewed 2026-06. Pricing changes frequently — verify on the source sites before deciding.
Which should you pick?
Choose QuickNode
Pick QuickNode if you want its add-on marketplace (Streams, Functions, MEV bundle submission), a strong Solana product, and a single dashboard to assemble capabilities beyond raw RPC.
Choose dRPC
Pick dRPC if you want decentralized, marketplace-routed raw RPC, the broadest chain count, crypto payment, and no KYC — without needing QuickNode's add-on products.
A flat-rate third option: SwiftNodes
QuickNode meters API credits; dRPC meters compute units across a marketplace. If you only need raw RPC and WebSocket — not Streams or MEV add-ons, and not marketplace routing — SwiftNodes is flat-rate by requests-per-second on its own fleet, across 75+ chains, with crypto payment and no KYC. Try the free tier →
Frequently asked questions
Is dRPC a drop-in replacement for QuickNode?
For raw JSON-RPC and WebSocket, largely yes — swap the endpoint URL. But QuickNode's add-on products (Streams, Functions, MEV) have no dRPC equivalent, so if you rely on those you'd need separate replacements.
Which is better for Solana?
QuickNode has the stronger, more mature Solana product. dRPC covers Solana as part of its broad chain list. For Solana with a flat bill, SwiftNodes also provides Solana RPC and WebSocket on its flat-rate plans.
Can I pay in crypto without KYC?
dRPC supports crypto payment with no KYC at standard tiers; QuickNode is card-billed and requires account/billing details. SwiftNodes also accepts crypto (ETH, BNB, USDT, USDC) with no KYC.
Which is cheaper?
Both meter usage (API credits vs compute units), so it depends on your request mix and volume. For predictable, fixed monthly cost regardless of traffic, a flat-rate provider is usually cheaper at sustained volume.
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