As the demand for scalable, reliable, and customizable RPC infrastructure grows across Web3, choosing the right stack can make or break your application’s performance. At dRPC, we’ve designed a modular suite of RPC products tailored to developers, chains, and enterprises at different stages of their infrastructure journey.
This guide breaks down the key differences across NodeCloud , NodeCore , NodeCraft , and NodeHaus —so you can select the RPC solution that fits your performance, hosting, and customization needs.
NodeCloud: Plug-and-Play RPC for Startups and Growing dApps
NodeCloud is our fully managed RPC solution for dApps that want fast, reliable infrastructure without managing any nodes.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | dApps |
| Hosting | Fully hosted by dRPC |
| Customization | None |
| Best For | Startups and small/medium apps |
| Chain Support | 100+ supported chains out of the box |
| AI Load Balancing | ✅ Enabled |
| Pricing | Flat-rate, pay-as-you-go |
| Other | Unlimited keys, no infra required |
TAKE-AWAY : If you’re launching or scaling a dApp and need fast RPC access to multiple chains without operational complexity, NodeCloud gives you a ready-to-use endpoint with high reliability and built-in AI-based load balancing.
NodeCore: Self-Hosted RPC Infrastructure, Fully in Your Control
NodeCore is our open-source RPC layer designed for dev teams and foundations that prefer to self-host and maintain full control of their stack.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | dApps & Chains |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (open source) |
| Customization | High (built in-house) |
| Best For | Teams with existing infrastructure |
| Chain Support | Modular for all EVM-compatible chains |
| AI Load Balancing | ✅ (via plugin or custom router) |
| Pricing | Free (OSS license) |
| Other | Plug-and-play, chain-agnostic RPC layer |
TAKE-AWAY : NodeCore offers maximum flexibility with a modular architecture and optional plugins for load balancing and performance optimization. Ideal for advanced teams looking to own and operate their own RPC infrastructure.
NodeCraft: Bespoke RPC Infrastructure for Advanced Use Cases
Need tailored infrastructure for enterprise-level or compliance-heavy use cases? NodeCraft delivers custom self-hosted RPC solutions, designed and deployed by dRPC’s expert team.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | dApps & Chains |
| Hosting | Self-hosted by client |
| Customization | High (via dRPC experts) |
| Best For | Regulated orgs or unique compliance needs |
| Chain Support | Fully configurable per project |
| AI Load Balancing | Optional (custom implementation) |
| Pricing | Priced per project scope |
| Other | Built on NodeCore; supports multi-region setup |
TAKE-AWAY : If you’re running in multiple regions, need chain-specific compliance, or have enterprise-grade requirements, NodeCraft gives you all the benefits of NodeCore—customized and managed to your spec.
NodeHaus: Turnkey RPC Infrastructure for Foundations and Chains
NodeHaus is a hosted infrastructure solution purpose-built for blockchain foundations and protocol teams that need a turnkey RPC layer.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Chains / Foundations |
| Hosting | Fully hosted by dRPC |
| Customization | Medium (via modular components) |
| Best For | Foundations launching RPC infrastructure |
| Chain Support | Chain-specific RPC + third-party integrations |
| AI Load Balancing | ✅ Enabled |
| Pricing | Flat-rate enterprise plans |
| Other | Includes dashboard, branded faucet, observability, and 24/7 support |
TAKE-AWAY : NodeHaus is ideal for chains looking to scale their ecosystem with branded, reliable infrastructure that serves their community with minimal internal ops overhead. The NodeHaus infra health dashboard is our start module, saving you $$$Ks in inhouse development and wasted resources. Check the demo tour here.
Comparing dRPC’s RPC Infrastructure Products
| Product | Hosting Model | Customization Level | Best For | AI Load Balancing | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NodeCloud | Hosted (by dRPC) | None | Startups and dApps | ✅ | Pay-as-you-go |
| NodeCore | Self-hosted (OSS) | High (in-house) | Infra-savvy teams | ✅ (optional) | Free (OSS) |
| NodeCraft | Self-hosted | High (with dRPC) | Regulated or custom enterprise needs | Optional | Scoped pricing |
| NodeHaus | Hosted (by dRPC) | Medium (modular) | Chain teams and blockchain foundations | ✅ | Bundle or modular |
Final Thoughts: Which RPC Infrastructure Is Right for You?
Whether you’re launching your first dApp or scaling a global blockchain network, dRPC’s RPC infrastructure offerings give you the flexibility to choose between hosted ease and self-hosted control.
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Want instant scalability with no overhead? Go with NodeCloud.
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Building in-house and want total control? NodeCore is for you.
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Need enterprise customization and compliance? Choose NodeCraft.
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Running a chain and need full-service RPC infra? Use NodeHaus.