Chainstack
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What is Chainstack
Chainstack is a managed blockchain infrastructure platform that provides hosted nodes and API access for multiple public blockchains. It is used by developers and teams that need reliable RPC endpoints, node deployment, and operational tooling without running their own infrastructure. The product focuses on multi-chain support, managed node operations, and deployment options across cloud and dedicated environments. It also offers add-ons such as monitoring and access controls to support production workloads.
Managed node infrastructure
Chainstack provides managed node provisioning and operations, reducing the need for in-house DevOps for blockchain nodes. It supports common production requirements such as endpoint management and service availability features. This is useful for teams that need to scale node access across environments without maintaining underlying servers. The managed approach aligns with typical BaaS expectations in this category.
Multi-chain RPC access
The platform offers RPC/API access across multiple blockchain networks, enabling teams to consolidate infrastructure under one provider. This can simplify development and operations for applications that interact with more than one chain. It also reduces the overhead of maintaining separate node stacks per network. Multi-chain coverage is a key selection criterion in this market segment.
Deployment and access controls
Chainstack includes features aimed at controlling and operating endpoints, such as project-level organization and access management. These capabilities help teams separate environments (e.g., dev/test/prod) and manage credentials and usage. Operational tooling can reduce misconfiguration risk compared with self-managed nodes. This is particularly relevant for teams with multiple developers or multiple applications sharing infrastructure.
Provider dependency and lock-in
Using a managed node provider introduces dependency on the vendor’s uptime, incident response, and roadmap. Migrating endpoints, credentials, and operational processes to another provider can require engineering effort and retesting. This can be a concern for mission-critical applications that want maximum control over infrastructure. Some teams mitigate this by running a hybrid approach with self-hosted nodes.
Costs scale with usage
Managed RPC and node services typically price by throughput, features, or capacity tiers, which can become expensive as traffic grows. High-volume applications may find that costs increase faster than self-hosting once they reach certain scale. Budget predictability can be challenging if usage spikes are common. Careful rate limiting and monitoring are often required to manage spend.
Not a full Web3 backend
Chainstack primarily addresses node/RPC infrastructure rather than providing an end-to-end application backend (e.g., full indexing, data APIs, authentication, or wallet tooling) as a single integrated suite. Teams may need additional services for event indexing, analytics, or user-facing Web3 components. This increases integration work and vendor management. Fit depends on whether the buyer wants infrastructure-only versus a broader developer platform.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Free | 3,000,000 included request units (RU)/month; 25 RPS; 1 node; WebSockets; Pay in crypto; Community support; "No time limit, no trial." |
| Growth | $49 per month ($40/mo billed annually) | 20,000,000 RU/month; 250 RPS; 10 nodes; Archive data; Add-ons available; Standard support; Extra usage $15 per 1M RU. |
| Pro | $199 per month ($166/mo billed annually) | 80,000,000 RU/month; 400 RPS; 15 nodes; WebSockets data; Dedicated Nodes support; Standard support; Extra usage $12.5 per 1M RU. |
| Business | $349 per month ($290/mo billed annually) | 140,000,000 RU/month; 600 RPS; 20 nodes; Single Sign-On; Dedicated Nodes; Standard support; Extra usage $10 per 1M RU. |
| Enterprise | Starting from $990 per month ($825/mo billed annually) | 400,000,000 RU/month; Custom throughput; Unlimited nodes; 70+ blockchains; 100+ hosting combinations; custom uptime SLAs and 24/7 priority support options; Enterprise plan page shows a 7-day trial. Extra usage starting at $5 per 1M RU. |
Additional usage & add-ons (official site):
- Extra usage (per 1M request units): Developer $20; Growth $15; Pro $12.5; Business $10; Enterprise starting at $5.
- Warp transactions: $0.15 per transaction (applies to paid plans as shown).
- Unlimited Node (marketplace add-on): starting from $149/mo (RPS-tiered: 25/100/250/500) and requires at least Growth plan to add.
- Dedicated Node: Dedicated-node compute pricing from $0.50 per hour; storage from $0.01 per 20GB/hour; Dedicated Nodes require Pro subscription or higher (deployment/configuration options and per-hour compute charges shown on official pages).
- Annual billing: site shows ~16% discount when billed annually (annual prices shown alongside monthly).
Seller details
Chainstack Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
2017
Private
https://chainstack.com/
https://x.com/chainstackhq
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chainstack/
