Base vs Solana fees: Solana is 1.8× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 11 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Base | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | Layer 1 |
| Gas paid in | ETH | SOL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Native transfer | $0.00035 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer | $0.0011 | $0.00059 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0030 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0011 – $0.0011 | $0.00059 – $0.00059 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Solana is 1.8× cheaper than Base right now ($0.00059 vs $0.0011), and cheaper for 11 of the 11 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.0011 on Base vs $0.00059 on Solana — Solana wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Base and SOL on Solana.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on Base vs ~0.4 s on Solana.
Cost to send each asset: Base vs Solana
| Asset | Base | Solana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USDS | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USDE | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| WBTC | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| CBBTC | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| LINK | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| AAVE | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| ENA | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| SUSDE | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| EURC | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| SUSHI | $0.0011 | $0.00059 | Solana |
Transfer to an address that already holds the asset. New holders can cost more (Solana token-account rent, extra TRON energy). Exchange withdrawal fees are separate.
FAQ
Is Base cheaper than Solana?
For a token transfer, Solana is currently 1.8× cheaper ($0.00059 vs $0.0011). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Base to Solana directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Base and Solana requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Base gas fees · Solana gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.