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Head-to-head · IPFS Hosting Services

QuickNode vs Lighthouse

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
QuickNode #3 in IPFS Hosting Services 7.9/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit QuickNode
Lighthouse #7 in IPFS Hosting Services 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Lighthouse

QuickNode leads on 0 checks, Lighthouse on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Lowest starting priceLighthouse · $12/mo
  • Free planonly Lighthouse
  • Free trialonly QuickNode

QuickNode and Lighthouse score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for ipfs hosting services; QuickNode sits at #3 and Lighthouse at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Lighthouse offers free plan; QuickNode doesn't. Lighthouse is cheaper to start at $12/mo against $34/mo.

QuickNode is the better fit for teams building blockchain applications. Lighthouse is the better fit for users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups.

  • QuickNode fits best

    Teams building blockchain applications

  • Lighthouse fits best

    Users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups

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Side by side

Feature QuickNode 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Lighthouse 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #3 in IPFS Hosting Services #7 in IPFS Hosting Services
Best for Teams building blockchain applications Users seeking IPFS with distributed-storage backups
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $34/mo $12/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 30 days —
Deployment Cloud, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email, Community, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QuickNode 0/4 · Lighthouse 0/4
Managed gateway Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom gateway domains Not checked yet Not checked yet
S3-compatible API Not checked yet Not checked yet
Developer API Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Included storage Not checked yet Not checked yet
Gateway bandwidth Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum file size Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Hosted full and archive nodes with JSON-RPC, REST, and WebSocket access
  • Streams, Webhooks, and indexed blockchain data support data workflows
  • Build starts at $34/month billed annually and includes 80 million API credits
  • Pairs IPFS hot storage with Filecoin storage backup.
  • Offers encrypted uploads, token-gated access, and IPNS handles.
  • Includes dedicated gateways, migration tools, SDKs, and a CLI.
Cons
  • Its listed capabilities focus on blockchain infrastructure, not IPFS hosting or pinning
  • The $0 tier is a one-month trial, not a perpetual free plan
  • Build's $34/month price requires annual billing
  • Encryption and token gating are offered as add-ons.
  • IPNS and migration support are also add-ons.
  • The listed plan highlights do not distinguish Lite from Premium.
Our verdict

QuickNode provides hosted blockchain infrastructure for developers building decentralized applications and other on-chain products. It offers access to full and archive nodes, chain APIs, and indexed data across 79 blockchains and 137…

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Lighthouse is a decentralized storage service for individuals, developers, and enterprises who want to store, retrieve, and share files across IPFS, Filecoin, and Walrus. Its web application, APIs, SDK, CLI, and gateways cover both file…

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  1. QuickNodeIPFS Hosting Services 7.930-day trial
  2. LighthouseIPFS Hosting Services 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QuickNode — where it wins

    • Hosted full and archive nodes with JSON-RPC, REST, and WebSocket access
    • Streams, Webhooks, and indexed blockchain data support data workflows
    • Build starts at $34/month billed annually and includes 80 million API credits

    Where it doesn't

    • Its listed capabilities focus on blockchain infrastructure, not IPFS hosting or pinning
    • The $0 tier is a one-month trial, not a perpetual free plan
    • Build's $34/month price requires annual billing

  • Lighthouse — where it wins

    • Pairs IPFS hot storage with Filecoin storage backup.
    • Offers encrypted uploads, token-gated access, and IPNS handles.
    • Includes dedicated gateways, migration tools, SDKs, and a CLI.

    Where it doesn't

    • Encryption and token gating are offered as add-ons.
    • IPNS and migration support are also add-ons.
    • The listed plan highlights do not distinguish Lite from Premium.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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