Best Sui RPC Providers in 2026: The Full Comparison
All 13 providers on Mysten Labs' official Sui gRPC list compared: GraphQL, archival, JSON-RPC continuity after the July 2026 shutdown, streaming, webhooks.
Choosing a Sui RPC provider changed fundamentally in July 2026. Sui's public JSON-RPC endpoints are being decommissioned on July 28, with the JSON-RPC code removed from node software entirely by mid-October 2026, and gRPC became the go-forward interface. "Supports Sui" now means very different things depending on the provider.
This comparison starts from the official Sui RPC provider list that Mysten Labs maintains in the Sui docs, then adds the platform features the official list doesn't cover. All other facts were checked against each provider's public pages on July 23, 2026.
Disclosure up front: we build Inodra, one of the providers below. Where a competitor is the better pick for a use case, we say so. Every claim here is verifiable against the linked sources.
As of July 2026, five providers offer Sui's full data primitives (gRPC, GraphQL and archival): Inodra, QuickNode, BlockPi, Ankr and ZAN. Inodra is the only Sui-only provider among them.
Quick picks by use case:
- Deepest Sui-native feature set (gRPC + GraphQL + archival + JSON-RPC gateway + streaming + webhooks): Inodra, the only Sui-only provider among the five with full data-primitive coverage on Mysten's list
- Largest multi-chain ecosystem and tooling marketplace: QuickNode
- Decentralized, geographically distributed infrastructure: Ankr
- Full primitives on both testnet and mainnet: ZAN
- Flat, transparent pay-per-request pricing: Dwellir
- Sponsored transactions and gas station for Sui apps: Shinami
The Sui JSON-RPC shutdown: what changed in July 2026
Sui deprecated JSON-RPC in favor of gRPC and GraphQL. Public JSON-RPC on Sui Foundation full nodes is decommissioned on July 28, 2026, and the JSON-RPC code is planned to be removed from node software entirely by mid-October 2026. Two consequences for provider selection:
- "Sui RPC support" that means only JSON-RPC is now legacy support. Endpoint-based JSON-RPC works only while a provider runs node versions that still include the interface, and that code is scheduled for deletion.
- gRPC is now the load-bearing feature. New Sui tooling targets
sui.rpc.v2. A provider without it has you building on a deprecated interface.
Provider comparison
The gRPC, GraphQL and Archival columns reproduce Mysten Labs' official provider list (retrieved July 23, 2026). The last two columns come from each provider's own public pages on the same date.
| Provider | gRPC | GraphQL | Archival | JSON-RPC after shutdown | Sui streams/webhooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inodra | Testnet + Mainnet | Mainnet | Mainnet | Gateway, committed | Warp + webhooks |
| QuickNode | Testnet + Mainnet | Mainnet | Mainnet | Endpoint | Coming soon |
| BlockPi | Testnet + Mainnet | Mainnet | Mainnet | Endpoint | Not published |
| Ankr | Testnet + Mainnet | Mainnet | Mainnet | Endpoint | Not published |
| ZAN | Testnet + Mainnet | Testnet + Mainnet | Testnet + Mainnet | Endpoint | Not published |
| Alchemy | Mainnet | No | No | Endpoint | Not published |
| Dwellir | Mainnet | No | No | Endpoint | Not published |
| GetBlock | Mainnet | No | No | Endpoint | Not published |
Mysten's list also names NodeInfra, Triton One, BlockVision, 01.ro and Natsai (gRPC, partial coverage). Notable absences as of July 23, 2026: Chainstack and Shinami.
Read the table as three tiers: five providers cover all three primitives (Inodra, QuickNode, BlockPi, Ankr, ZAN), a middle tier covers some, and for the rest Sui is one endpoint among many chains. Two patterns stand out:
- Post-shutdown JSON-RPC continuity is mostly unstated. "Endpoint" means JSON-RPC served from node software that still includes the interface, with no published commitment for after the code removal. A translation gateway (JSON-RPC accepted at the edge, executed as gRPC underneath, which is Inodra's approach) does not depend on deprecated node code, and we have committed to keeping it running.
- Sui-specific real-time is rare. Server-side-filtered event streams and verified webhooks for Sui are absent or "coming soon" everywhere except Sui-focused platforms.
Provider notes
Inodra
Sui-only, full data stack
The only Sui-only provider among the five with complete primitive coverage on Mysten's list. Native gRPC (sui.rpc.v2, testnet and mainnet) and GraphQL gateways, a JSON-RPC translation gateway with an explicit continuity commitment, Warp real-time streams (events, addresses, coins and objects over SSE or WebSocket with server-side filtering), managed webhooks with HMAC signature verification, archival history since genesis, and dedicated single-tenant nodes in EU, US and Singapore. One API key covers every interface. Start free with no credit card, and see pricing for paid plans. The trade-off: if you need 40 chains behind one dashboard, a Sui-only provider isn't that.
QuickNode
Biggest ecosystem, Sui features maturing
Full primitive coverage per Mysten's list, a large marketplace of add-ons, and a 99.99% uptime SLA. Sui-specific real-time is behind: QuickNode lists webhooks and streams as "coming soon" for Sui (July 2026). The natural choice if Sui is one chain among many and you already live in their tooling.
BlockPi
Full primitives, quiet on extras
Full coverage on Mysten's list (gRPC on testnet and mainnet, GraphQL and archival on mainnet). Sui-specific platform features beyond the endpoints aren't prominent in BlockPi's public materials. Worth a look if you want full primitives from a multi-chain vendor.
Ankr
Decentralized infrastructure with full primitives
The decentralization angle is unique among the full-coverage five: Ankr runs a distributed node network with pay-as-you-go pricing, plus documented Sui gRPC, GraphQL and archival on mainnet. Sui-specific real-time features aren't published. Fits teams prioritizing geographic distribution.
ZAN
Full primitives on both networks
The only provider on Mysten's list with gRPC, GraphQL and archival on both testnet and mainnet, which helps when staging needs the full stack too. ZAN is less established in Western developer mindshare; check latency from your regions.
Alchemy
Solid platform, early Sui surface
Sui gRPC on mainnet plus JSON-RPC endpoints; no GraphQL or archival on Mysten's list yet, and no published Sui real-time products. If you're an Alchemy shop for EVM work it's a convenient extra chain rather than a Sui-first choice.
Dwellir
Flat pricing, bare metal
Sui gRPC on mainnet with transparent flat pricing and dedicated-node options. No GraphQL or archival on Mysten's list. Shortlist Dwellir if predictable per-request cost is your main criterion.
GetBlock
Shared and dedicated access
Sui gRPC on mainnet, shared nodes for development, and dedicated nodes advertising sub-second archive lookups and 1,000+ RPS unmetered. GetBlock's public pages stay high-level; verify interface details for your use case.
Also worth knowing
Triton One and BlockVision are on Mysten's list (gRPC, partial coverage) and merit a look for specific needs. Shinami isn't on the primitives list, but its Sui gas station (sponsored transactions) and invisible-wallet services solve a different problem; many teams pair it with an RPC provider. Chainstack markets Sui endpoints but doesn't appear on Mysten's provider list as of July 23, 2026.
How to choose
- Building new on Sui? Use gRPC from day one and pick from Mysten's official provider list. It's the single fastest filter for Sui-serious providers.
- Migrating an existing JSON-RPC app? You need continuity and a migration path in one place: a provider that commits to serving JSON-RPC after the node-code removal (mid-October 2026) and offers gRPC behind the same key. See the migration section below.
- Need real-time events? Compare what "real-time" means: polling helpers versus server-side-filtered streams and verified webhooks. On Sui this is where providers differ most; see Warp streams and webhooks for what full support looks like.
- Need history? "Archival" on the official list means the Archival Store & Service; depth and query interfaces still vary. Ask for actual history depth. Inodra serves full history since genesis.
- Sui is one of 30 chains for you? A multi-chain provider's single dashboard may be worth more than Sui-specific depth. That's a legitimate trade; make it consciously.
Migrating from Sui JSON-RPC to gRPC
If your app still talks JSON-RPC, you have two moves, and they compose:
- Keep it running today. Point your existing client at a provider that serves JSON-RPC beyond the shutdown. The durable form is a translation gateway rather than a legacy node: Inodra's JSON-RPC gateway accepts your current calls unchanged (same methods, same responses, works with
@mysten/sui) and executes them as gRPC underneath, so it survives the mid-October node-code removal. - Migrate to gRPC at your own pace.
sui.rpc.v2is the supported interface going forward, and most JSON-RPC methods have direct gRPC equivalents. Our JSON-RPC to gRPC migration guide has the method-by-method mapping with code examples, and the Sui gRPC docs cover the protocol itself.
Doing both behind one API key means the deadline stops being your migration schedule.
FAQ
Is there still a free public Sui RPC endpoint after July 2026? Sui Foundation's public JSON-RPC endpoints are decommissioned on July 28, 2026. The Foundation still runs rate-limited public-good gRPC endpoints; for real workloads, free access now means provider free tiers (for example Inodra's 1M credits/month, no credit card) or running your own full node.
Which providers support Sui gRPC? As of July 23, 2026, Mysten Labs' official provider list names 13 commercial providers with Sui gRPC enabled. Five cover gRPC, GraphQL and archival together: Inodra, QuickNode, BlockPi, Ankr and ZAN.
Can I still use JSON-RPC on Sui at all? Yes, through providers that keep serving the interface. Sui plans to remove JSON-RPC code from node software entirely by mid-October 2026, so endpoint-based JSON-RPC has a shelf life. The durable approach is translation: JSON-RPC accepted at the edge, executed as gRPC underneath, which is how Inodra's gateway keeps existing clients working indefinitely.
What's the difference between an RPC provider and an indexer for Sui? RPC answers live queries against chain state; an indexer transforms history into queryable form (balances over time, event feeds, analytics). Some providers bundle both; see indexer-as-a-service for where the line sits on Sui.
Do I need archival access? If you only read current state and submit transactions: no. If you reconstruct history (wallets showing past activity, analytics, accounting, replaying events), you need archival depth, and support varies from none to full-since-genesis.
Related posts
- The Sui JSON-RPC Shutdown: What Breaks, When, and How to Keep Your App Running - the migration timeline in detail, with code
- gRPC and GraphQL on Sui Mainnet - a closer look at the gateways this comparison covers
- Indexer as a Service: Real-Time Sui Events - webhooks and Warp streams instead of polling
Facts last verified July 23, 2026 against Mysten Labs' official provider list and each provider's public pages. Found something outdated? Tell us at [email protected]; this page is maintained.
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