Sonic vs Solana fees: Sonic is 4.1× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 3 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Sonic | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain | Layer 1 |
| Gas paid in | S | SOL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer | $0.00014 | $0.00059 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00040 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00014 – $0.00017 | $0.00059 – $0.00059 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Sonic is 4.1× cheaper than Solana right now ($0.00014 vs $0.00059), and cheaper for 3 of the 3 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.00014 on Sonic vs $0.00059 on Solana — Sonic wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need S on Sonic and SOL on Solana.
- Speed: blocks every ~1 s on Sonic vs ~0.4 s on Solana.
Cost to send each asset: Sonic vs Solana
| Asset | Sonic | Solana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC | $0.00014 | $0.00059 | Sonic |
| WBTC | $0.00014 | $0.00059 | Sonic |
| LINK | $0.00014 | $0.00059 | 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 Sonic cheaper than Solana?
For a token transfer, Sonic is currently 4.1× cheaper ($0.00014 vs $0.00059). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Sonic to Solana directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Sonic and Solana requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Sonic gas fees · Solana gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.