The dRPC Alternative That Doesn’t Punish You for Growing
dRPC meters usage in compute units across a decentralized marketplace. SwiftNodes is flat-rate on its own load-balanced fleet: one predictable monthly number, crypto payments, no KYC, and 75+ EVM and non-EVM chains under a single API key.
The short version: SwiftNodes is a multi-chain blockchain RPC provider with flat-rate monthly pricing, no KYC, crypto payments, and 75+ supported chains. If you’re on dRPC today and your usage is unpredictable, KYC is friction, or you want one provider for both EVM and non-EVM networks, SwiftNodes is built for that. Try the free tier →
Feature-by-feature: SwiftNodes vs dRPC
| Feature | dRPC | SwiftNodes | Better for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Usage-metered Compute Units; cost scales with request volume and method weight | Flat monthly rate, no per-request fees, no overage | SwiftNodes |
| Free tier | Generous free public endpoints (rate-limited, shared) | Free tier: 2 HTTP req/s, dedicated key, unlimited monthly volume | Context |
| Architecture | Decentralized marketplace routing across third-party node providers | Own load-balanced node fleet across multiple regions | Context |
| Supported chains | 100+ chains, EVM-heavy | 75+ chains, EVM and non-EVM (Solana, Sui, Aptos, Cosmos, Polkadot, Bitcoin family) | Context |
| Payment methods | Card and crypto | Crypto (ETH, BNB, USDT, USDC) on any supported chain | Tie |
| KYC requirement | None at standard tiers | Never. Sign up with wallet or email. | Tie |
| WebSocket RPC | Yes | Yes — on every chain | Tie |
| Cost predictability | Variable — depends on monthly request mix | Fixed — same invoice every month | SwiftNodes |
| Prepay discounts | Volume-based pricing | 5% off 6 months, 10% off 12 months on every plan | SwiftNodes |
Feature data sourced from dRPC’s public pricing pageand SwiftNodes’ own published rates. Last reviewed 2026-05. Pricing changes frequently — verify on the source site before deciding.
Why developers switch from dRPC to SwiftNodes
A fixed invoice instead of a metered one
dRPC's compute-unit model is fair and transparent, but it's still usage-metered: a busy month costs more than a quiet one, and a misbehaving client that hammers heavy methods (eth_getLogs, debug_traceTransaction) can move your bill. SwiftNodes charges one flat rate for your plan's RPS — your invoice next month equals this month, regardless of how many requests you send within the rate limit.
Single-vendor node fleet vs marketplace routing
dRPC routes requests across a decentralized marketplace of independent node operators — great for redundancy, but it means response characteristics can vary by which provider serves you. SwiftNodes runs its own health-checked, load-balanced fleet, so behavior is consistent and we control the upstream. Neither is strictly better; it depends on whether you value marketplace decentralization or single-operator consistency.
Non-EVM coverage under one key
If your stack spans Solana, Sui, Aptos, the Cosmos ecosystem, Polkadot, or the Bitcoin family, SwiftNodes covers them under the same API key and the same flat plan — including a unified address API for Bitcoin-family chains via Blockbook, which most RPC providers don't offer.
When dRPC is the right call
If you specifically want decentralized, marketplace-routed RPC for censorship-resistance reasons, or you prefer paying strictly for what you use at low and bursty volumes, dRPC's model fits well. SwiftNodes is the better fit when you want predictable flat-rate billing and a single operator you can hold accountable for uptime.
Frequently asked questions
Is SwiftNodes cheaper than dRPC?
It depends on your usage shape. dRPC bills per compute unit, so at low, bursty volume it can be cheaper. SwiftNodes wins on predictability and at sustained volume: once your plan covers your peak RPS, additional requests within the limit are free, so a high-traffic month doesn't cost more than a quiet one.
Can I migrate from dRPC to SwiftNodes without code changes?
Yes. Both expose standard JSON-RPC over HTTPS and WebSocket. Swapping your dRPC endpoint URL for the equivalent SwiftNodes URL in your ethers.js / viem / web3.py config is typically a one-line change.
Does SwiftNodes route across a decentralized marketplace like dRPC?
No — SwiftNodes runs its own load-balanced node fleet with health-checked failover rather than routing across third-party operators. That gives consistent behavior and a single operator accountable for uptime, at the cost of marketplace-style decentralization.
Do both support WebSocket subscriptions?
Yes. SwiftNodes exposes a WebSocket endpoint (wss://) on every supported chain with eth_subscribe support for new blocks, pending transactions, and logs.
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