NEAR Protocol API Comparison

Compare the best NEAR Protocol APIs for your dApp. QuickNode vs Alchemy vs Ankr. Find the fastest NEAR RPC provider.

Best RPC Providers for NEAR Protocol

NEAR is a Layer 1 blockchain using sharding technology for high throughput. Compare top NEAR RPC providers.

Top NEAR Protocol APIs

QuickNode

Fast global blockchain infrastructure

  • Free Tier50K requests/day
  • Paid PlansFrom $49/mo
  • SpeedGlobal CDN
  • Chains30+ networks
  • Best FordApps & games
Try QuickNode →

Alchemy

Enterprise-grade blockchain infrastructure

  • Free Tier20M compute units
  • Paid PlansFrom $49/mo
  • Support24/7 Priority
  • AnalyticsBuilt-in
  • Best ForEnterprise dApps
Try Alchemy →

Ankr

Free public RPC + premium tier

  • Free TierUnlimited (public)
  • Paid PlansFrom $29/mo
  • Chains40+ networks
  • TypeRPC + REST
  • Best ForHobby projects
Try Ankr →

Infura

Proven blockchain API

  • Free Tier100K requests/day
  • Paid PlansFrom $225/mo
  • Uptime99.9% SLA
  • TypeRPC + REST
  • Best ForMulti-chain apps
Try Infura →

NEAR Protocol API Use Cases

For DeFi Protocols

NEAR's sharding enables high throughput for DeFi. QuickNode or Alchemy enterprise tiers recommended.

For Gaming dApps

NEAR's low fees and fast finality are perfect for gaming dApps.

For NFT Marketplaces

Build NFT marketplaces on NEAR with near-instant transactions.

For Learning & Testing

Ankr public RPC is free. Start building without any cost.

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