Chainstack vs. NOWNodes Comparison


Chainstack 4.8 out of 5 stars	NOWNodes 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Chainstack: About Chainstack is a blockchain node platform that powers global Web3 applications across fintech, DeFi, wallets, custodians, gaming, AI agents, trading, and analytics. Chainstack's core products include Global Node, low-latency RPC endpoints for everyday workloads; Dedicated Node, single-tenant nodes with guaranteed resources for heavy workloads; reliable infrastructure built for trading bots and MEV strategies; and Unlimited Node, an add-on for unmetered request scaling. Together with Chainstack Self-Hosted for teams that need infrastructure on their own premises, these products cover every stage from prototyping to institutional-scale deployment. Chainstack supports major blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Hyperliquid, Arc, Robinhood Chain, and other EVM-based and non-EVM chains, with elastic (auto-scaling) and dedicated node instances across mainnet and testnet. For Solana-focused trading and MEV operators, Chainstack offers the Yellowstone gRPC Geyser plugin for real-time on-chain data streaming and Jito ShredStream for low-latency transaction propagation. Deployment options span the public cloud, preferred service providers, or fully self-hosted infrastructure, all managed through a single console with standardized node management across chains and environments. Core infrastructure features include global load-balanced RPC endpoints, blockchain data APIs, node monitoring, and request-unit-based usage tracking, keeping performance predictable and costs transparent as usage grows. Chainstack offers a free Developer plan alongside paid Growth, Pro, Business, and Enterprise plans, so teams can start building at no cost and scale into preferred infrastructure setup as usage grows. Teams cut time-to-market, cost, and risk with a single platform for blockchain nodes, whether in the cloud, through a preferred service provider, or self-hosted. Standardized node management across chains and environments puts reliability on autopilot and keeps performance predictable. Operators get control and transparency, while developers get a consistent way to build and scale. Fintech companies, DeFi protocols, wallets, custodians, trading firms, analytics platforms, and Web3 service providers running fleets use Chainstack as the fastest way to run reliable, predictable blockchain nodes at scale.		NOWNodes: About NOWNodes is a blockchain infrastructure provider that gives developers and businesses API-based access to blockchain nodes without the need to deploy, sync, or maintain them independently. The platform supports 120+ networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Smart Chain, Solana, and Polygon, through shared and dedicated node options. Beyond core RPC access, NOWNodes offers WebSocket connections, Blockbook indexing, archive data, Trace/Debug methods, gRPC streaming, and a Market Data API covering 9,000+ cryptocurrencies. Its infrastructure powers wallets, exchanges, dApps, and trading tools, with customers and integrations including Trust Wallet, ChangeNOW, and Exodus.
Chainstack: Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported		NOWNodes: Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Chainstack: Audience Blockchain-as-a-service platform for organizations that build, run, and scale blockchain applications		NOWNodes: Audience Developers, Web3 Projects
Chainstack: Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported		NOWNodes: Support Phone Support Not Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported
Chainstack: API Offers API Supported		NOWNodes: API Offers API Supported
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Chainstack: Pricing Free Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported		NOWNodes: Pricing €20 Start is free for testing and early development — 100,000 requests, 15 RPS, and access to 5 networks for one month. Pro fits small production apps needing steady traffic: 1,000,000 requests/month, 3 API keys, WebSocket and market data access — €20/month (€18/month billed annually). Pro Plus works for growing apps with occasional spikes — 10,000,000 requests/month plus pay-as-you-go overage (€5/100k requests) instead of a hard cap — €90/month (€81/month billed annually). Business (NOWNodes' "Popular" pick) targets companies running production infrastructure at scale: 30,000,000 requests/month, 25 API keys, a dedicated account manager, and custom node support — €200/month (€180/month billed annually). Business Plus is for businesses that outgrew Business but aren't enterprise-scale yet — 50,000,000 requests/month with the same features and more headroom — €300/month (€270/month billed annually). Enterprise serves high-volume operators like exchanges and wallets: 100,000,000 requests/month, 100 API keys, the lowest overage rate (€0.50/100k), and near round-the-clock support — €500/month (€450/month billed annually). Free Version Supported Free Trial Not Supported
Chainstack: Reviews/Ratings Overall 4.8 / 5 ease 4.8 / 5 features 4.3 / 5 design 4.5 / 5 support 4.6 / 5 Read all reviews		NOWNodes: Reviews/Ratings Overall 5.0 / 5 ease 5.0 / 5 features 5.0 / 5 design 4.8 / 5 support 4.8 / 5 Read all reviews
Chainstack: Pros from Real Users Pros My tracker watches Pump.fun around the clock, new launches, curve progression, graduations and Chainstack endpoints have been the reliable part of that pipeline, zero unexplained outages in about three months of continuous polling. consistent res across long pollin sessions, great uptime on EVM side project too - Since my last experience the latency became so much better for almost every protocol - UI improved by a lot - UX imrpoved also - Multichain API is a life-changer for me - Still the cheapest option across major (reliable and trustworthy) providers months of outage free rotation across Robinhood endpoints used by my app, verified daily by automated probe. endpoints are honest, eth_getLogs never returned fabricated empty results (unlike some competitors). good multi-chain coverage, crypto payment support. The unlimited node takes away the pressure of managing request limits, and latency has been consistently low. The interface is simple enough to navigate without being cluttered, and chain coverage is broad enough for most of my work As for me, the price meets the service quality: low-latency and reliable RPC endpoints, fast support and clean UI for node performance monitoring Chainstack has some of the most reliable services offered in web3. Along with spectacular customer service! They support the most protocols, and offer the most support options out of any other infra provider.		NOWNodes: Pros & Cons from Real Users Pros Absolutely flawless I like the speed, accuracy, chain coverage and prices are reasonable and i am using it since more than a year. NOWNodes provides reliable blockchain infrastructure with a wide range of supported networks. The API is straightforward, the documentation is clear, and the integration process is smooth. Their support team is responsive, professional, and always helpful when resolving technical issues. The team is very responsive. We asked about the ARC network and it was live shortly after. Setup was straightforward, and we get answers on a shared channel the same day. We've been using NOWNodes for over three years at TeleSwap, a decentralized Bitcoin bridge that connects Bitcoin with other blockchains. We use their RPC services across multiple networks, including Bitcoin, Polygon, and BNB Smart Chain, and our experience has been great. The biggest thing for us is reliability. I honestly can't remember the last time we had an outage or any downtime with their service. When you're running a cross-chain bridge, having reliable RPC infrastructure is really important, and NOWNodes has been rock solid for us. It's one of those services that just works, and you don't have to worry about it. NOWNodes gives the multi-chain cryptowallet I work in a reliable access to a broad range of blockchain networks without requiring our team to maintain every node internally. This is particularly valuable for a multi-chain wallet like ours, where infrastructure requirements can vary significantly from one network to another. I also appreciate the stability of the service and the responsiveness of their technical support when an issue requires investigation. Cons I didn't find any till date, like they are integrating more chains i would like if they integrate base testnet Nothing significant to complain about. Overall, the experience has been great, and the team is continuously improving the service. Nothing major so far. It has been stable since we started, and the few questions we had were sorted out quickly. Honestly, nothing major comes to mind. We've been happy with the service and haven't had any significant issues. Personally, I would appreciate even more proactive and detailed communication around network-specific incidents, planned maintenance, upgrades, and degraded performance. Earlier visibility into what is affected, the expected impact, and whether any action is required on our side would make troubleshooting across multiple networks even more efficient.
Chainstack: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported		NOWNodes: Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Not Supported In Person Not Supported
Chainstack: Company Information Chainstack Founded: 2018 Singapore chainstack.com		NOWNodes: Company Information NOWNodes Founded: 2019 Estonia nownodes.io
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Chainstack: InfStones		NOWNodes: Blockdaemon 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Chainstack: Categories Blockchain Supported Chainstack is a blockchain node platform providing managed and self-hosted blockchain nodes, RPC endpoints, and developer tooling for building and scaling Web3 applications. Products include Global Node, Dedicated Node, Trader Node for trading and MEV, and Unlimited Node for unmetered scaling. Chainstack supports major networks, including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Hyperliquid, Robinhood Chain, and other EVM and non-EVM chains, across mainnet, testnet, full, and archive nodes. Deployment spans public cloud, preferred providers, or self-hosted infrastructure. Core features include global load-balanced RPC endpoints, blockchain data APIs, the Yellowstone gRPC Geyser plugin, and standardized node management across chains for predictable performance. Fintech companies, DeFi protocols, wallets, custodians, trading firms, and Web3 service providers use Chainstack to reduce time-to-market, lower infrastructure costs, and minimize operational risk running blockchain nodes at scale. Blockchain APIs Supported Chainstack provides blockchain APIs and developer tooling for building and scaling Web3 applications on managed and self-hosted infrastructure. Its blockchain data APIs give developers standardized, reliable access to on-chain data and node functionality across major networks, including Ethereum, Hyperliquid, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, Robinhood Chain, and other EVM and non-EVM chains. APIs run on elastic and dedicated blockchain nodes with global load-balanced RPC endpoints, deployable via public cloud, preferred service providers, or self-hosted infrastructure, with standardized management across chains and environments for predictable performance. Fintech companies, DeFi protocols, wallets, custodians, trading firms, analytics platforms, and Web3 service providers use Chainstack's blockchain APIs to reduce time-to-market, lower infrastructure costs, and minimize operational risk when building on-chain products at scale. Blockchain Node Supported Chainstack provides managed and self-hosted blockchain nodes for building and scaling Web3 applications. Nodes are available as elastic (auto-scaling) or dedicated instances across major blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Hyperliquid, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, Robinhood Chain, and other EVM and non-EVM chains. Nodes can be deployed in the public cloud, through preferred service providers, or fully self-hosted, with standardized management across chains and environments for predictable performance and uptime. Chainstack node infrastructure includes global load-balanced RPC endpoints, blockchain data APIs, and monitoring, giving operators control and transparency while developers get a consistent way to build. Fintech companies, DeFi protocols, wallets, custodians, trading firms, analytics platforms, and Web3 service providers rely on Chainstack nodes to reduce time-to-market, lower infrastructure costs, and minimize operational risk at scale. Blockchain-as-a-Service Supported Chainstack is a Blockchain-as-a-Service (BaaS) platform that lets organizations build, run, and scale blockchain infrastructure without managing hardware. It delivers managed blockchain nodes, RPC endpoints, and developer tooling as an on-demand service, with deployment via public cloud, preferred service providers, or self-hosted infrastructure. Supported networks include Ethereum, Hyperliquid, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, Robinhood Chain, and other EVM and non-EVM chains. Core BaaS features: elastic and dedicated nodes, global load-balanced RPC endpoints, blockchain data APIs, and standardized node management across chains and environments for predictable performance and uptime. Fintech companies, DeFi protocols, wallets, custodians, trading firms, analytics platforms, and Web3 service providers use Chainstack's BaaS offering to reduce time-to-market, cut infrastructure costs, and minimize operational risk when scaling blockchain applications. Crypto APIs Supported Chainstack offers crypto APIs and node infrastructure for building and scaling applications across major cryptocurrency and blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Hyperliquid, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, Robinhood Chain, and other EVM and non-EVM chains. Its crypto APIs provide developers with reliable, standardized access to on-chain and wallet data, transaction broadcasting, and node functionality, backed by managed or self-hosted blockchain nodes and global load-balanced RPC endpoints. Deployment options include public cloud, preferred service providers, or fully self-hosted infrastructure, with standardized node management across chains and environments for predictable performance. Fintech companies, DeFi protocols, wallets, custodians, trading firms, analytics platforms, and Web3 service providers use Chainstack's crypto APIs to reduce time-to-market, lower infrastructure costs, and minimize operational risk when building crypto products at scale. RPC Node Supported Chainstack provides global, load-balanced RPC endpoints backed by managed and self-hosted blockchain nodes for building and scaling Web3 applications. RPC nodes are available as elastic (shared) or dedicated instances across major blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Hyperliquid, Solana, Polygon, BNB Chain, Robinhood Chain, and other EVM and non-EVM chains. RPC infrastructure can be deployed in the public cloud, through preferred service providers, or fully self-hosted, with standardized node management across chains and environments for predictable latency, uptime, and performance. Chainstack's RPC nodes also expose blockchain data APIs for developers. Fintech companies, DeFi protocols, wallets, custodians, trading firms, analytics platforms, and Web3 service providers rely on Chainstack RPC nodes to reduce time-to-market, lower infrastructure costs, and minimize operational risk at scale.		NOWNodes: Categories Blockchain APIs Supported Blockchain Node Supported Blockchain-as-a-Service Supported Crypto APIs Supported RPC Node Supported

Chainstack: Integrations Akash Not Supported Algorand Not Supported Ardor Not Supported Avalanche Not Supported BNB Smart Chain (BSC) Not Supported Cardano Not Supported Cardano Explorer Not Supported DigiByte Not Supported Ethereum Not Supported FileMarket Supported Kusama Not Supported Litecoin Not Supported Microsoft Azure Supported Nanonets Not Supported Scroll Supported Starknet Not Supported TRON Not Supported XRP Ledger (XRPL) Not Supported Zilliqa Not Supported zkSync Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 8 Integrations		NOWNodes: Integrations Akash Supported Algorand Supported Ardor Supported Avalanche Supported BNB Smart Chain (BSC) Supported Cardano Supported Cardano Explorer Supported DigiByte Supported Ethereum Supported FileMarket Not Supported Kusama Supported Litecoin Supported Microsoft Azure Not Supported Nanonets Supported Scroll Not Supported Starknet Supported TRON Supported XRP Ledger (XRPL) Supported Zilliqa Supported zkSync Supported Show More Integrations View All 31 Integrations
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