The Tenderly Alternative That Doesn’t Punish You for Growing
Tenderly is a developer platform — simulation, debugging, monitoring — with an RPC node attached. SwiftNodes is a focused, flat-rate RPC provider: keep Tenderly for dev-time tooling and point production RPC at SwiftNodes for predictable multi-chain endpoints, crypto payments, and no KYC.
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 Tenderly 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 Tenderly
| Feature | Tenderly | SwiftNodes | Better for you |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary product | Dev platform: debugging, simulation, Web3 Actions, RPC node | Focused raw RPC + WebSocket provider | Context |
| Pricing model | Unit-metered (TU/credits) across platform features | Flat monthly rate by RPS, no per-request fees | SwiftNodes |
| Supported chains | Mature EVM coverage | 75+ chains, EVM and non-EVM | SwiftNodes |
| Payment methods | Credit card | Crypto (ETH, BNB, USDT, USDC) on any supported chain | SwiftNodes |
| KYC requirement | Account + billing required | Never. Sign up with wallet or email. | SwiftNodes |
| Transaction simulation | Yes — best-in-class simulation and debugger | No — raw RPC only | Context |
| WebSocket RPC | Yes | Yes — on every chain | Tie |
| Cost predictability | Variable with metered units | Fixed — same invoice every month | SwiftNodes |
Feature data sourced from Tenderly’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 Tenderly to SwiftNodes
A focused RPC provider, not a dev platform
Tenderly is a developer platform — its strengths are transaction simulation, the Debugger, gas profiling, alerting, and Web3 Actions, with an RPC node attached. SwiftNodes is the opposite shape: a focused RPC and WebSocket provider with no platform features. If what you need from Tenderly is the RPC node and the flat-rate economics, SwiftNodes delivers exactly that for less overhead.
Flat-rate RPC vs metered platform units
Tenderly meters usage across its platform in units/credits that span simulations, RPC calls, and other features. SwiftNodes charges one flat monthly rate for your plan's RPS — no unit accounting, no overage. For teams that only want the node, paying a metered platform price for RPC is overpaying for capabilities you aren't using.
Multi-chain and crypto-native
SwiftNodes covers 75+ chains including the full non-EVM set under one API key, accepts crypto payments, and requires no KYC. It's built for developers who want infrastructure billed in crypto without routing spend through a card processor.
When Tenderly is the right call — keep it, pair it
Tenderly's simulation, debugging, and monitoring are genuinely best-in-class and SwiftNodes does not replace them. The common pattern is to keep Tenderly for development-time simulation and debugging while pointing your production dApp's RPC at SwiftNodes for flat-rate, multi-chain reads and writes. They're complementary, not mutually exclusive.
Frequently asked questions
Does SwiftNodes replace Tenderly's debugger and simulator?
No. Tenderly's transaction simulation, Debugger, and monitoring are platform features SwiftNodes doesn't offer. SwiftNodes replaces the RPC node part — most teams keep Tenderly for development and use SwiftNodes for production RPC.
Why use SwiftNodes for RPC instead of Tenderly's node?
Flat-rate pricing (no metered units), crypto payments, no KYC, and 75+ chains including non-EVM under one key. If you only need the node, you avoid paying a platform price for simulation features you aren't using.
Can I use both together?
Yes — that's the recommended pattern. Keep Tenderly for simulation and debugging during development; point your production RPC at SwiftNodes for predictable, multi-chain endpoints.
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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