BNB Smart Chain vs Sonic fees: Sonic is 25× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 2 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| BNB Smart Chain | Sonic | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | BNB | S |
| Token standard | BEP-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.0012 | < $0.0001 |
| Token transfer | $0.0036 | $0.00014 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0099 | $0.00040 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0025 – $0.0055 | $0.00014 – $0.00017 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Sonic is 25× cheaper than BNB Smart Chain right now ($0.00014 vs $0.0036), and cheaper for 2 of the 2 assets both networks support.
- Gas token: you need BNB on BNB Smart Chain and S on Sonic.
- Speed: blocks every ~0.75 s on BNB Smart Chain vs ~1 s on Sonic.
Cost to send each asset: BNB Smart Chain vs Sonic
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 BNB Smart Chain cheaper than Sonic?
For a token transfer, Sonic is currently 25× cheaper ($0.00014 vs $0.0036). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from BNB Smart Chain to Sonic directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between BNB Smart Chain and Sonic requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: BNB Smart Chain gas fees · Sonic gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.