Celo vs Solana fees: Solana is 2.3× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 4 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Celo | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | Layer 1 |
| Gas paid in | CELO | SOL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Native transfer | $0.00043 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer | $0.0013 | $0.00059 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0037 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0013 – $0.0013 | $0.00059 – $0.00059 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Solana is 2.3× cheaper than Celo right now ($0.00059 vs $0.0013), and cheaper for 4 of the 4 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDT costs $0.0013 on Celo vs $0.00059 on Solana — Solana wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need CELO on Celo and SOL on Solana.
- Speed: blocks every ~1 s on Celo vs ~0.4 s on Solana.
Cost to send each asset: Celo vs Solana
| Asset | Celo | Solana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDT | $0.0013 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USDC | $0.0013 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| LINK | $0.0013 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| SUSHI | $0.0013 | $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 Celo cheaper than Solana?
For a token transfer, Solana is currently 2.3× cheaper ($0.00059 vs $0.0013). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Celo to Solana directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Celo and Solana requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Celo gas fees · Solana gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.