Polygon PoS vs Solana fees: Solana is 3.9× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 7 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Polygon PoS | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain | Layer 1 |
| Gas paid in | POL | SOL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Native transfer | $0.00075 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer | $0.0023 | $0.00059 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0064 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0021 – $0.0027 | $0.00059 – $0.00059 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Solana is 3.9× cheaper than Polygon PoS right now ($0.00059 vs $0.0023), and cheaper for 7 of the 7 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.0023 on Polygon PoS vs $0.00059 on Solana — Solana wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need POL on Polygon PoS and SOL on Solana.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on Polygon PoS vs ~0.4 s on Solana.
Cost to send each asset: Polygon PoS vs Solana
| Asset | Polygon PoS | Solana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC | $0.0023 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| PYUSD | $0.0023 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| LINK | $0.0023 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| AAVE | $0.0023 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| BONK | $0.0023 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| SUSHI | $0.0023 | $0.00059 | Solana |
| APE | $0.0023 | $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 Polygon PoS cheaper than Solana?
For a token transfer, Solana is currently 3.9× cheaper ($0.00059 vs $0.0023). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Polygon PoS to Solana directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Polygon PoS and Solana requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Polygon PoS gas fees · Solana gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.