Solana Fee CalculatorSolana vs other chains
The network fee for one simple transfer on each chain, measured from public nodes and converted at current prices. Each row says how it was computed.
Plain transfer of the chain’s coin
Solana0.000005 SOL$0.00038
BNB Chain0.000001071 BNB$0.000663
Ethereum0.00000385 ETH$0.007372
- Solana5,000 lamports for one signature (getFeeForMessage); priority fee not included
- BNB Chain21,000 gas (plain transfer) × 0.051 gwei, next base fee + median priority fee (eth_feeHistory)
- Ethereum21,000 gas (plain transfer) × 0.183344 gwei, next base fee + median priority fee (eth_feeHistory)
USDT transfer (recipient already holds USDT)
Solana (SPL)0.000005 SOL$0.00038
BNB Chain (BEP20)0.000001767 BNB$0.001094
- Solana (SPL)5,000 lamports for one signature (getFeeForMessage); priority fee not included; recipient already has a USDT token account
- BNB Chain (BEP20)34,646 gas (USDT transfer to a holder, eth_estimateGas) × 0.051 gwei, next base fee + median priority fee (eth_feeHistory)
Measured from public nodes · 50 s ago
FAQ
Is Solana always the cheapest?
For a simple transfer without a priority fee, the base fee of 5,000 lamports is usually far below a transfer on Ethereum. With a high priority price, or a transfer that has to open a token account, it costs more. The table shows the measured values, not a general rule.
Why is the Solana row without priority fee?
The comparison uses each chain's minimum for a simple transfer. Use the calculator for the cost with a priority fee.