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SwiftNodes API alternatives

Multi-chain blockchain RPC nodes (Ethereum, Solana and 75+ networks). If it doesn't fit your project, here are the 10 best free Blockchain APIs to use instead in 2026, out of 16 in the directory.

For reference, SwiftNodes API: Callable from the browser (CORS) · HTTPS.

  1. 1Get Started with Web3 logo

    Bilingual Web3 lessons, glossary search and role-based learning paths.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  2. 2TWZRD Agent Intel logo

    TWZRD Agent Intel API

    Online · 1223 ms

    Solana on-chain agent trust scoring via MCP; 4 free tools to score, resolve and verify AI agent wallets.

    • No API key needed
    • Returns JSON at its URL
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  3. 3ClearTrace logo

    ClearTrace API

    Online · 940 ms

    Cross-frontend DEX attribution and execution quality data across Ethereum and L2s.

    • No API key needed
    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS
  4. 4Dwellir logo

    Dwellir API

    Online · 1042 ms

    RPC endpoints for 150+ blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Solana, Polkadot and Hyperliquid.

    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  5. 5Etherscan logo

    Etherscan API

    Online · 1568 ms

    Etherscan APIs derives data from Etherscan’s Ethereum (ETH) Block Explorer to cater for Ethereum applications through API Endpoints & API Pro Endpoints.

    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  6. 6Bitquery logo

    Bitquery API

    Online · 2767 ms

    Onchain GraphQL APIs & DEX APIs.

    • Callable from the browser (CORS)
    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS
  7. 7Chainpoint logo

    Chainpoint API

    Online · 1050 ms

    Chainpoint is a global network for anchoring data to the Bitcoin blockchain.

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  8. 8Chainlink logo

    Chainlink API

    Online · 4717 ms

    Build hybrid smart contracts with Chainlink.

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  9. 9Helium logo

    Helium API

    Online · 1953 ms

    Helium is a global, distributed network of Hotspots that create public, long-range wireless coverage.

    • No API key needed
    • HTTPS
    No authHTTPSCORS ?
  10. 10Nownodes logo

    Nownodes API

    Online · 879 ms

    Blockchain-as-a-service solution that provides high-quality connection via API.

    • HTTPS
    apiKeyHTTPSCORS ?

SwiftNodes API vs alternatives

SwiftNodes API compared with its alternatives
APIAPI keyHTTPSCORSUptimeResponseRating
SwiftNodes logoSwiftNodesRequiredYesYesUp1700 msNot rated
Get Started with Web3 logoGet Started with Web3NoYesYesUp507 msNot rated
TWZRD Agent Intel logoTWZRD Agent IntelNoYesYesUp1223 msNot rated
ClearTrace logoClearTraceNoYesYesUp940 msNot rated
Dwellir logoDwellirRequiredYesYesUp1042 msNot rated
Etherscan logoEtherscanRequiredYesYesUp1568 msNot rated
Bitquery logoBitqueryRequiredYesYesUp2767 msNot rated
Chainpoint logoChainpointNoYesUnknownUp1050 msNot rated
Chainlink logoChainlinkNoYesUnknownUp4717 msNot rated

See also: best Blockchain APIs · all Blockchain APIs

SwiftNodes API alternatives FAQ

What is the best free alternative to the SwiftNodes API in 2026?

The top-ranked free alternatives to the SwiftNodes API are Get Started with Web3 API, TWZRD Agent Intel API and ClearTrace API, all in the Blockchain category. Rankings combine access (API key, HTTPS, CORS), daily uptime checks and developer ratings.

Is there a SwiftNodes API alternative that doesn't need an API key?

Yes: Get Started with Web3 API, TWZRD Agent Intel API and ClearTrace API work without an API key, unlike the SwiftNodes API, which uses apiKey authentication.

How many Blockchain APIs are similar to the SwiftNodes API?

The directory lists 16 other free Blockchain APIs. This page compares the top ones side by side.