Introducing the new Pro plan: Power, Performance, Simplicity

Petar Stoykov

February 20, 2025 in Announcements

At Chainstack, we’re redefining what value means in Web3 infrastructure. Our new Pro plan is simply unmatched—80M requests for just $199. More than most projects will ever need, at the simplest pricing in Web3. No hidden fees, no surprises—just seamless scaling at an unbeatable price.

Upgrade to Pro now and scale your Web3 infrastructure with premium performance and advanced features. Until March 7th, get your first month for just $150 on your first upgrade—an exclusive offer to power up at the best price!

Go to the Chainstack console to claim your discount before it’s gone!

Why Pro?

The Pro plan is an unmatched offer in Web3 infrastructure—no one has ever done this before. It’s the true gateway to building at scale, delivering high-speed and cost-efficient blockchain access with no compromises.

Key benefits:

80M requests per month (≈ 2B CUs/API Credits)
400 RPS for high-speed performance
Only $12.5 per extra 1M RU (one of the lowest costs in the industry)
Global Node, Trader Node, Unlimited Node, and Dedicated Node support
Elastic Subgraphs & Dedicated Subgraphs
Warp transactions for ultra-fast execution
Debug & Trace API for deep analytics
Unlimited users & projects

All of this for just $199/month.

Figure 1: Chainstack plans comparison; Source: Chainstack

Performance and usage

With 80M requests per month (≈ 2B CUs/API Credits) and a 400 RPS throughput, the Pro plan ensures your project can handle high-demand workloads efficiently. Additional usage is also cost-effective, with extra 1M request units priced at just $12.5—an unmatched for this price scaling without worrying about excessive fees.

Nodes and infrastructure

The Pro plan offers robust node support, including Global Node, Trader Node, Unlimited Node, and Dedicated Node. This means you get access to high-speed transaction propagation and enhanced blockchain connectivity. Additionally, Elastic Subgraphs and Dedicated Subgraphs allow for powerful data indexing and querying. The Warp Transactions feature ensures ultra-fast execution, while the Debug & Trace API provides deep insights for developers looking to optimize their applications.

Platform features and security

The Pro plan includes essential platform features to support teams and projects at scale. With 15 included projects and unlimited users, collaboration is seamless. Developers get access to node logs and the Platform API, while security is reinforced with multi-user role-based access logs and Two-Factor Authentication (2FA). Additionally, the Marketplace integration opens up third-party tools to extend functionality further.

The best value in Web3 infrastructure

When it comes to blockchain infrastructure, cost-efficiency and transparency are crucial. Many providers impose hidden fees and complex pricing structures, making it difficult to predict your monthly costs. At Chainstack, we ensure flat and transparent pricing across supported networks—helping developers avoid unpredictable expenses and stay focused on building.

Figure 2: Chainstack method call and request comparison; Source: Chainstack

Let’s look at the numbers for EVMs and Solana:

Chainstack Pro is top choice for EVM projects

For EVM-based projects, Chainstack Pro is literally unbeatable. We designed the Pro plan to deliver 2x higher RPS on average, largest request quota, and lowest extra usage pricing—all for just $199/month. Unlike other providers, which apply aggressive method-based multipliers, Chainstack offers flat, predictable pricing, allowing you to scale without unexpected costs.

Benchmarking real-world EVM workloads

To truly compare cost efficiency, we’ll examine an average EVM load profile—a realistic mix of commonly used RPC methods in high-throughput applications. These include contract calls, transaction lookups, event indexing, and gas estimation, all fundamental to DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and blockchain analytics tools.

By evaluating how Chainstack, QuickNode, and Alchemy handle this workload, we can see how pricing scales in practical scenarios. This breakdown highlights the impact of method-based multipliers on total costs and demonstrates why Chainstack Pro offers the most predictable and affordable pricing for EVM developers.

Chainstack Pro: $199/month for 80M request units, with no extra usage fees, (+ extra 25M left).
QuickNode Scale: $703/month, including a $499 subscription fee and $204 in additional usage costs—making it 3.5x more expensive than Chainstack.
Alchemy PAYG: $666/month, entirely usage-based, with high method multipliers driving up costs unpredictably.

Figure 3: Chainstack Pro vs QuickNode vs Alchemy for EVM methods; Source: Chainstack

Cost breakdown per EVM method

eth_call: 13.3M calls for Chainstack, 266M API Credits on QuickNode (20x multiplier), 346M Compute Units on Alchemy (26x multiplier).
eth_getLogs: 10M calls for Chainstack, 200M API Credits on QuickNode (20x multiplier), 600M Compute Units on Alchemy (60x multiplier).
eth_blockNumber: 3.4M calls for Chainstack, 68.8M API Credits on QuickNode (20x multiplier), 34.4M Compute Units on Alchemy (10x multiplier).
eth_estimateGas: 40M calls for Chainstack, 800M API Credits on QuickNode (20x multiplier), 800M Compute Units on Alchemy (20x multiplier).

Why EVM developers choose Chainstack Pro

More than 72% cost savings compared to QuickNode and Alchemy
Flat $199/month pricing with no surprise fees
No aggressive multipliers inflating per-method costs
The best cost-to-performance ratio, ensuring high-throughput scaling

With Chainstack Pro, developers can confidently scale their EVM applications without worrying about skyrocketing costs, making it the most cost-effective and transparent choice in the market.

Chainstack Pro is top pick for Solana devs

For Solana developers, Chainstack Pro offers unmatched value, delivering superior RPS, the highest request quota, and the lowest extra usage fees—all for just $199/month. While competitors rely on method-based multipliers that inflate costs, Chainstack keeps pricing simple and transparent, ensuring predictable scaling without hidden fees.

Benchmarking real-world Solana workloads

To accurately compare cost efficiency, we’ll examine a realistic Solana load profile—a mix of commonly used RPC methods essential for high-throughput applications. These include account lookups, transaction status queries, and token ownership checks, all fundamental to DeFi platforms, NFT marketplaces, and blockchain analytics tools.

By evaluating how Chainstack, QuickNode, and Helius handle this workload, we can see how pricing scales in real-world scenarios. This comparison highlights the impact of method-based multipliers on total costs and demonstrates why Chainstack Pro offers the most predictable and affordable pricing for Solana developers.

Chainstack Pro: $199/month for 80M request units, with no extra usage fees.
QuickNode Scale: $941/month, including a $499 subscription fee and $442 in additional usage costs, making it 4.7x more expensive than Chainstack.
Helius Growth: $755/month, including a $49 subscription fee and $706 in additional usage costs, making it 3.8x more expensive than Chainstack.

Figure 4: Chainstack Pro vs QuickNode vs Helius for Solana methods; Source: Chainstack

Cost breakdown per Solana method

getProgramAccounts: 11.8M calls for Chainstack, 473.9M API Credits on QuickNode (40x multiplier), 118.4M Compute Units on Helius (10x multiplier).
getTokenAccountsByOwner: 13M calls for Chainstack, 523.2M API Credits on QuickNode (40x multiplier), 13M Compute Units on Helius (1x multiplier).
getSignatureStatuses: 1.6M calls for Chainstack, 64.4M API Credits on QuickNode (40x multiplier), 1.6M Compute Units on Helius (1x multiplier).
getAccountInfo: 18M calls for Chainstack, 721.9M API Credits on QuickNode (40x multiplier), 18M Compute Units on Helius (1x multiplier).

Why Solana developers choose Chainstack Pro

More than 79% cost savings compared to QuickNode and Helius
Flat $199/month pricing with no surprise fees
No aggressive multipliers inflating per-method costs
The best cost-to-performance ratio, ensuring high-throughput scaling

With Chainstack Pro, developers can confidently scale their Solana applications without worrying about skyrocketing costs, making it the most cost-effective and transparent choice in the market.

Bringing it all together

The Chainstack Pro plan is the undisputed best choice for developers looking for maximum performance, cost efficiency, and scalability. With the highest request quotas, lowest extra usage prices, and most predictable costs, you can focus on building without worrying about infrastructure expenses.

Whether you’re working on DeFi, NFT marketplaces, trading platforms, or large-scale Web3 applications, Chainstack provides the fastest, most affordable, and most scalable infrastructure available today.

Highest RPS for your money
Most generous request quota
Lowest extra usage price
No hidden fees, ever
Transparent, flat pricing

Ready to scale?

The Pro plan is available now, offering the perfect blend of cost-efficiency and high performance. Whether you’re a fast-growing startup or an established Web3 business, Chainstack provides the infrastructure to support your journey.

Start building with Chainstack Pro today!