Algorand RPC and node providers3 RPC and node providers whose own docs name Algorand, compared on price, network and the catch. Checked against each maker's own pages; last updated Oct 18, 2026.
| Tool | Best for | Price | Algorand | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GetBlock | RPC nodes for 50+ chains, including XRPL, Stellar and Algorand | Free plan; paid from $49/mo | Mainnet | XRPL is mainnet only; no Hedera or Xahau |
| NOWNodes | Node and explorer APIs with the widest payments-chain coverage | Free plan; paid prices not published | Mainnet | Free plan has no WebSocket and paid prices aren't published; no Xahau |
| Nodely | Algorand algod and indexer APIs with a free public tier | Free public API; paid plans | Mainnet | Algorand only, and the free public tier adds latency |
Compare two side by side: GetBlock vs NOWNodes · GetBlock vs Nodely · NOWNodes vs Nodely
Best for RPC nodes for 50+ chains, including XRPL, Stellar and Algorand
Catch XRPL is mainnet only; no Hedera or Xahau
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Stacks+9Best for Node and explorer APIs with the widest payments-chain coverage
Catch Free plan has no WebSocket and paid prices aren't published; no Xahau
AlgorandEthereumBaseArbitrumPolygonSolanaBNB ChainAvalancheSuiStellarAptosXRP Ledger
HederaTONNEARStacks+10Best for Algorand algod and indexer APIs with a free public tier
Catch Algorand only, and the free public tier adds latency
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