A Chainstack alternative with one flat monthly price
Chainstack bills a dedicated node in parts: a plan (Pro, $199/mo, or higher) plus compute from $0.50 an hour per node plus storage. RocketRPC charges $99/mo for a full node, $149/mo for archive. That price includes a backup node and has no setup fee.
RocketRPC vs Chainstack dedicated nodes
| Feature | RocketRPC | Chainstack |
|---|---|---|
| Dedicated node price | $99/mo full or validator, $149/mo archive | $199/mo plan or higher, plus compute from $0.50 an hour per node, plus storage |
| Full Ethereum node | $99/mo | Roughly $1,279/mo in Chainstack's own worked example (not a flat price) |
| Archive node | $149/mo | Chosen when you deploy; no price published |
| Billing | Flat monthly price, prepay 1 to 12 months | Billed monthly for compute and storage, rates per hour |
| Setup fee | None | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Backup | Backup node included | Not stated on the pages we checked |
| Ready in | Within 24 hours of payment | Within 72 hours of approval |
| Payment | Crypto | Crypto on all plans |
| Chains | 12 chains | 70+ blockchains; dedicated mainnets listed in its docs |
Chainstack details from its pricing page, docs and 2026 dedicated-node explainer, checked 14 October 2026. The Ethereum figure is Chainstack's own calculated example for a full node (Reth and Prysm, about 2 TB); sizes and software can differ between providers.
When Chainstack is the better choice
- You want hourly billing and the freedom to pay only for the hours a node runs.
- You need a chain outside our 12. Chainstack lists 70+ blockchains, and Litecoin and Dogecoin dedicated nodes are available there by request.
- You also want a free or low-cost shared plan for testing. Chainstack has a free Developer plan and paid shared plans.
- You want to pay in crypto on a free or paid plan. Chainstack accepts it on all plans (so do we, on every node plan).
Chainstack pricing, checked 14 October 2026
Why teams move from Chainstack
- One number to budget: the node price is the whole price. No separate plan, compute and storage lines.
- A full Ethereum node at $99/mo, against Chainstack's own example of roughly $1,279/mo.
- A backup node on every plan, with no setup fee.
- Prepay for up to 12 months and save up to 25% off the monthly price.
Switching from Chainstack
- 01
Pick a chain and node type
Choose a full, archive or validator node on a chain we support and pay in crypto for 1 to 12 months. Longer plans cost less each month.
- 02
We set it up
Your node is ready within 24 hours of payment. You get a private endpoint in your dashboard.
- 03
Change the URL
Our endpoint is standard JSON-RPC, so most apps only need the new URL. Test it, then cancel your Chainstack plan.
Sources
- chainstack.com/pricing (checked 14 October 2026)
- chainstack.com/dedicated-node-rpc-pricing-2026 (checked 14 October 2026)
- docs.chainstack.com/docs/protocols-networks (checked 14 October 2026)
- docs.chainstack.com/docs/dedicated-node (checked 14 October 2026)
Choose a chain
Choose a chainQuestions about Chainstack alternatives
Does Chainstack offer dedicated nodes?
Yes. Its docs say a Pro, Business or Enterprise subscription is required, and compute and storage are billed monthly on top. Its pricing page lists compute from $0.50 an hour per node.
How much does a Chainstack dedicated Ethereum node cost?
Chainstack's own explainer works out roughly $1,279/mo for a full Ethereum mainnet node (checked 14 October 2026). That is a calculated example, not a flat price. A full Ethereum node here is $99/mo.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Chainstack?
For one dedicated node, RocketRPC's flat $99/mo is lower than the plan-plus-compute total Chainstack describes. If you need a free tier or pay-per-hour billing, Chainstack is the better fit.
Which chains does Chainstack run as dedicated nodes?
Its docs list Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, TRON, Avalanche and Optimism, with Litecoin and Dogecoin by request. We run Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Tron, Avalanche, Optimism, Cosmos Hub, Litecoin, Dogecoin.
Can I pay Chainstack in crypto?
Yes, its pricing page offers crypto on all plans. RocketRPC takes crypto for every node plan too.
How fast is a RocketRPC node ready?
Within 24 hours of payment. Chainstack says nodes go live within 72 hours of approval.
Will my code work after I switch?
Our endpoint is standard JSON-RPC, so most apps only need a new URL. Test it before you cancel your Chainstack plan.