Chainstack
Managed RPC node provider with global, dedicated and self-hosted nodes for 70+ chains.
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Chainstack key facts
| Category | Developer infrastructure |
|---|---|
| Chains | Ethereum, Solana, EVM networks, TRON, Sui and others |
| Platforms | Web, API |
| Pricing | Growth $49/mo (20M requests), Pro $199/mo, Business $499/mo, Enterprise from $990/mo; Unlimited Node from $149/mo; Warp $0.15 per transaction |
| Chains | 70+ chains |
| Company | Chainstack, Singapore |
| Free plan | Developer plan: 3M requests per month, 25 requests per second, no credit card |
| US availability | Available: terms restrict only sanctioned jurisdictions |
| Fees | Billed in request units: full request 1 RU, archive, debug and trace 2 RUs; extra usage billed past quota |
What is Chainstack?
Chainstack is a managed RPC node provider based in Singapore. It lists access to 70+ chains and sells an Unlimited Node add-on from $149 per month for 25 requests per second with no request cap inside that rate, plus dedicated and self-hosted nodes.
How Chainstack works
Chainstack offers three ways to reach a chain.
Global Nodes are shared, geo-balanced endpoints that meter each request in request units: a full request costs 1 RU, an archive request 2 RUs, and debug and trace calls 2 RUs. Dedicated Nodes run on isolated infrastructure and bill compute hours and storage instead of requests. Self-Hosted deploys managed node software on your own servers, with a free Community edition. Trader Nodes bill every request at a fixed class based on whether the node runs in full or archive mode.
Add-ons sit on top of the plans. The Unlimited Node add-on removes request metering within a fixed requests-per-second tier. Yellowstone Geyser gRPC streams Solana transactions, account updates and blocks. Warp transactions route through bloXroute for faster block inclusion, and MEV Protection sends transactions privately to cut exposure to front-running and sandwich attacks. With extra usage enabled, requests above your plan quota keep working and are billed automatically.
How to start with Chainstack
- Sign up at chainstack.com; the Developer plan needs no credit card.
- Create a project, deploy a Global Node on the network you need, and copy its HTTPS or WebSocket endpoint.
- You can top up your balance by credit card, crypto through NOWPayments, direct crypto payment or wire transfer.
- Charges come from that balance first, then from the attached card.
- Chainstack also runs a faucet portal for testnet tokens.
Chainstack fees and limits
- Monthly plans on the pricing page: Developer is free with 3M requests and 25 requests per second; Growth is $49 with 20M requests and 250 RPS; Pro is $199 with 80M and 400 RPS; Business is $499 with 200M and 600 RPS.
- Enterprise starts at $990 a month with 400M requests and an uptime SLA, and annual billing saves 16%.
- Add-ons: Unlimited Node from $149 a month, Yellowstone gRPC from $49, Warp at $0.15 per transaction, MEV Protection free.
Risks to know before using Chainstack
- Archive and trace calls cost double, so an archive-heavy app burns through quota twice as fast as its raw request count suggests.
- With extra usage on, overages bill automatically to your card, which can surprise you after a traffic spike.
- The pricing page lists an uptime SLA for Enterprise and for the Pay-as-you-go plan offered to qualified teams, not for the self-serve plans.
- Chainstack displays SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 badges on its pricing page; ask for the reports before relying on them for compliance.
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Chainstack pros and cons
- Unlimited Node add-on: flat $149/mo for 25 requests per second, no per-request metering
- Dedicated nodes on isolated infrastructure for production workloads
- Solana Yellowstone gRPC streaming from $49/mo for 2 streams
- Unlimited Node is priced per RPS tier, so higher throughput means a higher fixed bill
- Warp transactions cost a fixed $0.15 each on top of the plan
Chainstack FAQ
What is Chainstack?
Chainstack is a managed RPC node provider based in Singapore. It lists access to 70+ chains and sells an Unlimited Node add-on from $149 per month for 25 requests per second with no request cap inside that rate, plus dedicated and self-hosted nodes.
Which chains does Chainstack support?
Ethereum, Solana, EVM networks, TRON, Sui and others.
How much does Chainstack cost?
Billed in request units: full request 1 RU, archive, debug and trace 2 RUs; extra usage billed past quota, according to Chainstack’s own page (checked Oct 1, 2026). Free plan: Developer plan: 3M requests per month, 25 requests per second, no credit card.
Is Chainstack available in the US?
Available: terms restrict only sanctioned jurisdictions, according to Chainstack’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026).
Sources
How this page works
Sources: Chainstack: official site, Chainstack: Pricing, Chainstack: About. Data as of Oct 1, 2026.
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