QuickNode by QuickNode
Multi-chain RPC endpoints and add-ons, billed in API credits.
Blockchain RPC and node providers Official MCP server Solana Ethereum
Price
Free plan
paid plans from $49/mo
Free tier
Yes
Free trial: 10M API credits, 15 RPS, 1 month
SDK downloads
2,914
npm @quicknode/sdk
Status
Partially Degraded Service
28 incidents in 30 days
Pricing
| Free tier | Free trial: 10M API credits, 15 RPS, 1 month |
|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $49 a month |
| Usage price | $0.62 per 1M additional credits (Build plan) |
| Good to know | Build $49 monthly ($34/mo billed annually), 80M credits, 50 RPS. Solana methods cost 30 credits each (quicknode.com/api-credits/sol); per_1k not set because overage applies only beyond plan credits. Free tier is a one-month trial. Chains list not exhaustive. |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 9, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
Use it from an agent
| MCP server | Official: https://mcp.quicknode.com/mcp |
|---|---|
| npm | npm install @quicknode/sdk |
| GitHub | quicknode/sdk · 3 stars · last push Aug 24, 2026 |
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