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VSHeroRPC and NOWNodes, prices checked 20 Oct 2026

A NOWNodes alternative with the price on the page

NOWNodes sells dedicated blockchain RPC nodes, but its dedicated page shows no price. Its blog post of 28 April 2026 lists dedicated nodes from EUR 800 a month. HeroRPC publishes full nodes from $139/mo and archive from $289/mo, with a backup node included and no setup fee.

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NOWNodes, blog of 28 April 2026, from

The prices are in dollars and euros, so we show no percentage. Check the euro rate on the day you order. NOWNodes shows its price in a blog post, not on its dedicated page.

  • Backup node included
  • No setup fee
  • Pay in crypto

NOWNodes: blog post, 28 April 2026, checked 20 Oct 2026.

01The short answer

Which one fits you

Both sell dedicated nodes. Pick by the chains you need and how much service you want around the node.

Pick HeroRPC if

  • You want to budget before you order.
  • You want a backup node included and no setup fee.
  • You can prepay for up to 12 months and save up to 25% off the monthly price.
  • You want to pay in crypto and get a ready node within 24 hours of payment.

Pick NOWNodes if

  • You need a Solana RPC node (we host Solana validators only) or a chain outside our list. NOWNodes lists dedicated nodes for Solana and XRP, and 120+ networks overall.
  • You want more than JSON-RPC. NOWNodes lists WebSocket, webhooks, gRPC and a Data API.
  • You want a managed service. Its dedicated page describes a fully isolated node for a single customer and a single network.

02Side by side

HeroRPC vs NOWNodes dedicated nodes

What each one publishes, row by row.

ItemHeroRPCNOWNodes
Dedicated node pricefrom $139/mo full, from $219/mo validator, from $289/mo archiveNot on the dedicated page; shown in the dashboard
Blog prices, 28 April 2026$139/mo to $289/mo for a full node, set by the chainFrom EUR 800 (Bitcoin, Dogecoin), EUR 1,000 (Ethereum, BNB, Tron), EUR 1,700 (XRP), EUR 4,200 (Solana)
Setup feeNoneIts April 2026 blog says the fee was removed for two months. We could not confirm what it is today.
BackupBackup node includedNot stated on the pages we checked
PaymentCryptoNot stated on the pages we checked
Chains24 chains120+ networks
ServiceSelf-serve, published priceA fully isolated node for a single customer and a single network

NOWNodes details from its dedicated-nodes page, home page and blog (published 28 April 2026, a vendor post that may be out of date), checked 20 October 2026. NOWNodes prices are in euros; ours are in US dollars. HeroRPC prices come from our node price list.

03Why teams move

Why teams move from NOWNodes

  • The price is on the page

    You can budget before you order.

  • Backup, no setup fee

    A backup node included and no setup fee.

  • Up to 25% off

    Prepay for up to 12 months and save up to 25% off the monthly price.

  • Ready in 24 hours

    Pay in crypto and get a ready node within 24 hours of payment.

04Three steps

Switching from NOWNodes

  1. 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.

  2. We set it up

    Your node is ready within 24 hours of payment. You get a private endpoint in your dashboard.

  3. Change the URL

    Our endpoint is standard JSON-RPC, so most apps only need the new URL. Test it, then cancel your NOWNodes plan.

.envstep 3, the only line that changes
- RPC_URL=https://your-nownodes-endpoint+ RPC_URL=https://your-herorpc-endpoint  CHAIN_ID=1

0524 chains

Chains you can order today

06Questions

Questions about NOWNodes alternatives

Does NOWNodes offer dedicated nodes?

Yes. Its dedicated page, titled "Dedicated Blockchain RPC Nodes", describes a fully isolated node deployed for a single customer and a single network.

How much does a NOWNodes dedicated node cost?

The dedicated page shows no price. A blog post from 28 April 2026 lists EUR 800 for Bitcoin and Dogecoin, EUR 1,000 for Ethereum, BNB and Tron, EUR 1,700 for XRP and EUR 4,200 for Solana. Check the dashboard for the current price.

Is there a cheaper alternative to NOWNodes?

On the chains we both run, HeroRPC starts at $139/mo for a full node. NOWNodes prices are in euros and come from a vendor blog post of 28 April 2026, so confirm the current number before you compare.

Does NOWNodes charge a setup fee?

Its blog post of 28 April 2026 says the setup fee was removed for two months. We could not confirm what it is today. HeroRPC has no setup fee.

Which chains can I move to HeroRPC?

Ethereum, Bitcoin, Base, Arbitrum, Polygon, BNB Chain, Tron, Avalanche, Optimism, Cosmos Hub, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Linea, Starknet, Celo, Gnosis Chain, Zcash, Monero, Algorand, Solana (validators only), Sui, Aptos, TON, XRP Ledger. For a Solana RPC node and other chains we don't run, NOWNodes is the better fit.

Will my code work after I switch?

Our endpoint is standard JSON-RPC, so most apps only need a new URL. If you use NOWNodes WebSocket, webhooks, gRPC or Data API, check that your code does not depend on them.

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