Switch from Helius to Chainstack

Chainstack vs HeliusFast Solana RPC with transparent pricing

Compare Helius.dev to Chainstack and get low-latency Solana RPC backed by enterprise-grade infrastructure with 99.99%+ uptime SLA

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https://solana-mainnet.core.chainstack.com/e0ef1b32785e0e6be80be5e098474014

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By clicking “Create Endpoint” you’ll set up a free Developer Plan account. No credit card required.

Here’s an example of how it works

Our method-agnostic pricing ensures you don’t pay an arm and a leg when you start sending Debug & Trace requests. Just sayin’.

Usage	# of method calls	Chainstack	Helius
Plan		Pro	Business
getAccountInfo	3.5 million	3.5 million Request Units	3.5 million API Credits
getLatestBlockhash	10 million	10 million Request Units	10 million API Credits
getTokenAccountsByOwner	20 million	20 million Request Units	20 million API Credits
getTokenAccountBalance	40 million	40 million Request Units	40 million API Credits

Base Usage (included in plan)		80 million Request Units	100 million API Credits
Subscription Plan Price		$199	$499
You pay		$199	$499 🤯

Unbeatable pricing. Unbound performance. Unlimited flexibility.

At a glance: Why you should switch to Chainstack

Unlimited flexibility

Unlimited requests and simple scaling

No more unpredictable costs — unlock unlimited requests with a flat monthly fee. Just create a node, add the Unlimited Add-on, and scale your RPS tier as your traffic grows. Available across all supported chains and protocols.

Unbound performance

No request limits. No rate throttling.

All our plans come bundled with class-leading monthly request volumes and absolutely no limits on the number or type of requests you can use every day.

Unbeatable pricing

Unlimited requests. Predictable pricing.

We’re committed to making Web3 truly accessible — with no method-specific fees and zero guesswork. Scale faster and more confidently with the simplest, most transparent pricing in the ecosystem.

Multi-chain by design

Build on more than 70 blockchains

A constantly expanding list of supported blockchains means you’ll always have the flexibility to build powerful cross-chain apps — with more protocols added all the time.

Not just RPC nodes, man!

Build on the most complete Web3 development platform

Take advantage of our suite of fully integrated developer tools to add custom functionality to your apps. From our powerful Subgraphs to robust IPFS storage and data-indexing solutions, we’ve got you covered.

Expansive partner network

Amplify your app’s user experience with our Marketplace.

Extend your app with third-party add-ons from our Marketplace, add custom functionality, and accelerate your development process. With Chainstack partner network, you’ve got friends in all the right places.

Web3-first payment flexibility

Pay with crypto on all our plans

Top up your Chainstack account balance with your favorite coins and use it towards your subscription and node usage costs.

Never wait on anyone again

Support starts at just $49 a month

Get the help you need every single time. At Chainstack, dedicated support is available across the board starting with our Growth plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Chainstack a strong Helius.dev alternative?

Chainstack delivers the same fast Solana RPC access you expect from Helius.dev, but with transparent flat-rate pricing and enterprise-grade infrastructure. You get SOC2-certified global load balancing, 99.99%+ uptime backed by SLA, and no hidden overages as your app scales.

How is Chainstack’s pricing different from Helius.dev’s?

Helius.dev uses a credit-based billing model that can make costs unpredictable as your Solana traffic grows. Chainstack instead offers transparent usage tiers and Unlimited Node options with no hidden multipliers, helping you save and plan with confidence.

Do I need to refactor my Solana app to switch from Helius.dev?

No. Chainstack Solana endpoints are fully compatible with existing apps. Simply replace your Helius.dev RPC URL with a Chainstack endpoint and continue building without code changes.

How do I migrate my dApp from dRPC to Chainstack?

Switching is quick and straightforward:

Sign up and create a project in Chainstack.
Deploy the Solana node (Global, Trader or Dedicated).
Replace your Helius RPC URL with your new Chainstack endpoint.

Most teams complete migration in under 10 minutes.

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No credits. No hidden fees. Just reliable RPC at a transparent price.

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Notes

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Helius alternative for fast, reliable Solana RPC

Scale across 70+ chains on enterprise-grade infrastructure with no surprises.

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At a glance: Why you should switch to Chainstack

Unlimited requests and simple scaling

No request limits. No rate throttling.

Unlimited requests. Predictable pricing.

Build on more than 70 blockchains

Build on the most complete Web3 development platform

Amplify your app’s user experience with our Marketplace.

Pay with crypto on all our plans

Support starts at just $49 a month

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