Ethereum vs Solana fees: Solana is 79.6× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 22 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Ethereum | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Gas paid in | ETH | SOL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Native transfer | $0.015 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer | $0.047 | $0.00059 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.130 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.021 – $0.047 | $0.00059 – $0.00059 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Solana is 79.6× cheaper than Ethereum right now ($0.00059 vs $0.047), and cheaper for 22 of the 22 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDT costs $0.047 on Ethereum vs $0.00059 on Solana — Solana wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Ethereum and SOL on Solana.
- Speed: blocks every ~12 s on Ethereum vs ~0.4 s on Solana.
Cost to send each asset: Ethereum vs Solana
| Asset | Ethereum | Solana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDT | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USDC | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USDS | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USDE | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| PYUSD | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| FDUSD | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USD1 | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| USDG | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| WBTC | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| CBBTC | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| LINK | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| AAVE | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| ENA | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| RENDER | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| BONK | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| PENGU | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| SUSDE | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| EURC | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| SUSHI | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| GALA | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| APE | $0.047 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| INJ | $0.047 | $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 Ethereum cheaper than Solana?
For a token transfer, Solana is currently 79.6× cheaper ($0.00059 vs $0.047). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Ethereum to Solana directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Ethereum and Solana requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Ethereum gas fees · Solana gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC.