Unichain vs Solana fees: Unichain is 2.2× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 6 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Unichain | Solana | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | Layer 1 |
| Gas paid in | ETH | SOL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | SPL |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer | $0.00027 | $0.00059 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00074 | $0.00059 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00027 – $0.00027 | $0.00059 – $0.00059 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Unichain is 2.2× cheaper than Solana right now ($0.00027 vs $0.00059), and cheaper for 6 of the 6 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.00027 on Unichain vs $0.00059 on Solana — Unichain wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Unichain and SOL on Solana.
- Speed: blocks every ~1 s on Unichain vs ~0.4 s on Solana.
Cost to send each asset: Unichain vs Solana
| Asset | Unichain | Solana | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC | $0.00027 | $0.00059 | Unichain |
| WBTC | $0.00027 | $0.00059 | Unichain |
| LINK | $0.00027 | $0.00059 | Unichain |
| BONK | $0.00027 | $0.00059 | Unichain |
| WIF | $0.00027 | $0.00059 | Unichain |
| JUP | $0.00027 | $0.00059 | Unichain |
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 Unichain cheaper than Solana?
For a token transfer, Unichain is currently 2.2× cheaper ($0.00027 vs $0.00059). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Unichain to Solana directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Unichain and Solana requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Unichain gas fees · Solana gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC.