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What is GetBlock
GetBlock is a blockchain infrastructure service that provides API access to blockchain nodes (RPC endpoints) for multiple networks. It is used by Web3 application teams and developers to read blockchain data, submit transactions, and operate services without running their own nodes. The product focuses on managed node access with shared and dedicated endpoint options and supports common JSON-RPC/WebSocket interaction patterns.
Managed multi-chain RPC access
GetBlock provides hosted RPC endpoints that let teams connect to supported blockchains without maintaining node infrastructure. This fits common dApp backends, wallets, and analytics workloads that need reliable read/write access. The service model aligns with other node-infrastructure providers in the category, emphasizing API-based consumption rather than self-hosting.
Dedicated endpoint options
In addition to shared access, GetBlock offers dedicated endpoints for workloads that need more predictable performance and isolation. Dedicated capacity can reduce noisy-neighbor effects compared with shared pools. This is useful for production applications with steady traffic or latency-sensitive transaction submission.
Standard developer interfaces
The platform uses common blockchain access patterns such as JSON-RPC and (where supported) WebSocket connections. This reduces integration effort because many Web3 libraries and tooling expect these interfaces. It also makes it easier to switch between providers or add redundancy at the application layer.
Limited public enterprise disclosures
Compared with larger infrastructure vendors, GetBlock publishes less standardized public information on compliance programs, third-party audits, and enterprise certifications. For regulated buyers, this can increase due-diligence effort. Procurement teams may need to request documentation directly.
Feature depth varies by chain
Capabilities such as archival access, tracing/debug methods, and event/subscription behavior often differ across networks and providers. Buyers should validate which methods, data retention, and performance characteristics are available for each required chain. This can affect use cases like historical analytics, forensics, or advanced debugging.
Provider dependency and lock-in risk
Using a managed RPC service introduces dependency on the provider’s uptime, rate limits, and pricing changes. Applications may need multi-provider failover, caching, and request shaping to reduce outage impact. Teams with strict control requirements may still prefer running their own nodes for critical workloads.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 / month | 50K CU, 20 RPS, 2 Access Tokens; All supported chains. |
| Starter | $49 / month (monthly) — $39 / month (billed annually, 20% off) | 50M CU; $0.78 / 1M CU; 100 RPS; 10 Access Tokens; Includes access to dedicated nodes (configurable); 24/5 support. |
| Advanced | $199 / month (monthly) — $159 / month (billed annually, 20% off) | 220M CU; $0.72 / 1M CU; 300 RPS; 25 Access Tokens; Popular middle tier. |
| Pro | $499 / month (monthly) — $399 / month (billed annually, 20% off) | 600M CU; $0.67 / 1M CU; 500 RPS; 50 Access Tokens; 24/7 support. |
| Enterprise | From $999 / month (monthly) — From $799 / month (billed annually, 20% off) | Custom CU, Custom RPS, Custom Access Tokens; 24/7 support; advanced statistics; team account; custom AppChains; contact sales. |
| Dedicated node | Starting at $1,000 / month | Private server with custom settings; unlimited requests & rate limits; archive data; configurator available. (GetBlock blog/announcements also note Dedicated Node pricing examples: full node $1,000/mo and archive node $1,500/mo.) |
