The GetBlock Alternative That Doesn’t Punish You for Growing
GetBlock meters shared-node usage in compute units and offers WebSocket on select chains. SwiftNodes is flat-rate by RPS with WebSocket on every chain, card or crypto payments, no KYC, and 75+ EVM and non-EVM networks under one key.
The short version: SwiftNodes is a multi-chain blockchain RPC provider with flat-rate monthly pricing, no KYC, card or crypto payments, and 75+ supported chains. If you’re on GetBlock 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 GetBlock
| Feature | GetBlock | SwiftNodes | Better for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Compute-unit metering on shared nodes; dedicated nodes priced separately | Flat monthly rate by RPS, no per-request fees | SwiftNodes |
| Supported chains | 50+ chains | 75+ chains, EVM and non-EVM | Context |
| WebSocket RPC | Available on select chains | Yes — on every chain | SwiftNodes |
| Payment methods | Card and crypto | Card or crypto (ETH, BNB, USDT, USDC) on any supported chain | Tie |
| KYC requirement | None at standard tiers | Never. Sign up with wallet or email. | Tie |
| Cost predictability | Variable on shared compute-unit plans | Fixed — same invoice every month | SwiftNodes |
| Archive access | Available, varies by chain/plan | Included in paid plans on supported chains | Tie |
| Prepay discounts | Annual plans | 5% off 6 months, 10% off 12 months on every plan | Tie |
Feature data sourced from GetBlock’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 GetBlock to SwiftNodes
Flat rate instead of compute-unit metering
GetBlock's shared nodes meter usage in compute units, so heavy methods and traffic spikes drive cost. SwiftNodes charges one flat rate for your plan's RPS — no compute-unit accounting, no overage, and a bill that doesn't move with your request mix. You pick a plan that covers your peak RPS and stop thinking about per-call cost.
WebSocket everywhere, not just on select chains
GetBlock offers WebSocket on a subset of its chains. SwiftNodes exposes a wss:// endpoint on every supported chain, with eth_subscribe for blocks, pending transactions, and logs on EVM networks and native subscription methods elsewhere. If real-time streaming matters, you don't have to check per-chain availability.
Broader non-EVM coverage under one key
Both providers cover the major EVM set. SwiftNodes adds deep non-EVM coverage — Solana, Sui, Aptos, the Cosmos ecosystem, Polkadot and Kusama, Starknet, TRON, and the Bitcoin family — all under a single API key and the same flat plan.
When GetBlock is the right call
If you need a dedicated single-tenant node for a specific chain and prefer to pay strictly per compute unit on shared infrastructure otherwise, GetBlock's model fits. SwiftNodes is the better fit when you want predictable flat-rate billing and WebSocket on every chain without per-chain checks.
Frequently asked questions
Is SwiftNodes cheaper than GetBlock?
At sustained or trace-heavy volume, usually — SwiftNodes has no compute-unit metering, so usage within your plan's rate limit is free. At low, bursty volume GetBlock's metered plans can be cheaper. The core difference is predictability: SwiftNodes' invoice is the same every month.
Does SwiftNodes support WebSocket on all chains?
Yes — every supported chain exposes a WebSocket (wss://) endpoint. GetBlock offers WebSocket on a subset of chains, so SwiftNodes is the safer choice if you need streaming across many networks.
Can I migrate from GetBlock without code changes?
Yes for standard JSON-RPC. Both expose standard HTTPS and WebSocket JSON-RPC, so swapping the endpoint URL in your provider config is a one-line change for most stacks.
Is there a free tier?
Yes — a no-expiration free tier rate-limited to 2 HTTP requests per second across every supported chain. Sign up with email or wallet to get a key.
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