Developer infrastructure

Quicknode

Blockchain RPC, streaming and indexed data provider for 79+ chains.

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Facts checked Sep 26, 2026

Quicknode key facts

CategoryDeveloper infrastructure
PlatformsAPI, Web, SDK
PricingBuild $49/month (80M API credits); higher tiers by credit volume
Free plan1-month free trial: 10M API credits, 15 requests per second
Launched2017
Chains79+ chains
About

What is Quicknode?

Quicknode is a blockchain infrastructure provider that sells RPC endpoints, Streams, Webhooks and indexed data APIs across 79+ chains. It launched in 2017 and joined Y Combinator in 2021. Paid plans start at $49 per month for 80M API credits.

Developer infrastructureAPIWebSDK

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Quicknode pros and cons

Pros
  • Covers 79+ chains
  • SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001 certified
  • Streams and Webhooks for real-time data
Cons
  • Free trial lasts 1 month, then a paid plan is needed
  • Free trial capped at 15 requests per second
  • Entry Build plan is $49/month billed monthly

Quicknode FAQ

What is Quicknode?

Quicknode is a blockchain infrastructure provider that sells RPC endpoints, Streams, Webhooks and indexed data APIs across 79+ chains. It launched in 2017 and joined Y Combinator in 2021. Paid plans start at $49 per month for 80M API credits.

How much does Quicknode cost?

Build $49/month (80M API credits); higher tiers by credit volume, according to Quicknode’s own page (checked Sep 26, 2026). Free plan: 1-month free trial: 10M API credits, 15 requests per second.

Sources

  1. Quicknode: official site
  2. Quicknode: Pricing
  3. Quicknode: About

How this page works

Sources: Quicknode: official site, Quicknode: Pricing, Quicknode: About. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

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