Helius vs QuickNode: RPC and API pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-09 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Helius and QuickNode sell blockchain RPC and data APIs, but each counts usage in its own unit, so a request does not cost the same number of units on both. Helius focuses on Solana; QuickNode covers many chains.
Listed A to Z from each vendor’s official pricing page on Nov 9, 2026. We do not pick a winner: the right choice depends on your usage.
- Free / entry
- 1M credits, 10 req/s
- First paid plan
- Developer $49/mo: 10M credits, 50 req/s
- Larger plans
- Business $499: 100M; Professional $999: 200M
- Billing unit
- Credits (Solana)
- Free / entry
- 1-month trial: 10M API credits, 15 req/s
- First paid plan
- Build $49/mo ($34 annually): 80M credits, 50 req/s
- Larger plans
- Accelerate $249 ($212): 450M; Scale $499 ($424): 950M
- Billing unit
- API credits; also x402 pay-per-request RPC
How we checked: Prices in USD as shown on each official page on Nov 9, 2026. Listed A to Z, not ranked. Confirm with each provider before you buy.
Notes
Full breakdowns: Helius pricing, QuickNode pricing. For RPC paid per request in USDC with no account, see QuickNode x402 RPC, 402rpc and Ankr x402 RPC.
FAQ
How do Helius and QuickNode prices compare?
On Nov 9, 2026: Helius Developer $49/mo: 10M credits, 50 req/s; QuickNode Build $49/mo ($34 annually): 80M credits, 50 req/s. Units differ, so estimate with your own request mix.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-09)
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