Gas Fee Calculator
Estimate Solana transaction costs. Compare with Ethereum.
Solana Operation Costs
| Operation | Network | Rent | Platform | Total SOL | USD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SOL Transfer Simple SOL transfer between wallets | 0.000005 | — | — | 0.00001 | $0.0008 |
SPL Token Transfer Transfer existing token (recipient has token account) | 0.000005 | — | — | 0.00001 | $0.0008 |
SPL Transfer + ATA Creation Transfer to wallet that doesn't hold this token yet | 0.000005 | 0.00204 | — | 0.00204 | $0.3067 |
Create SPL Token Mint account + Metaplex metadata + 0.01 Metaplex fee | 0.000010 | 0.00708 | 0.100 | 0.10709 | $16.0635 |
Create Token-2022 Mint + embedded metadata, no Metaplex fee | 0.000010 | 0.00400 | 0.150 | 0.15401 | $23.1015 |
Revoke Authority Per authority (mint, freeze, or update) | 0.000005 | — | 0.050 | 0.05001 | $7.5008 |
Update Metadata Change name, symbol, or image | 0.000005 | — | 0.050 | 0.05001 | $7.5008 |
Mint/Burn Tokens Mint more supply or burn existing tokens | 0.000005 | — | 0.050 | 0.05001 | $7.5008 |
Close Token Account Reclaim ~0.002 SOL rent (incinerator) | 0.000005 | -0.00204 | — | -0.00203 | $0.3052 |
Bulk Sender Cost Estimator
Solana vs Ethereum Fee Comparison
| Operation | Solana | Ethereum | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Token Transfer | $0.00 | ~$0 | 99% cheaper |
| Token Creation | $18.00 | ~$3 | -500% cheaper |
| NFT Mint | $1.50 | ~$1 | -200% cheaper |
| 100 Airdrops | $52.50 | ~$15 | -250% cheaper |
Ethereum L1 fees as of 2026 (post EIP-4844). Fees vary with congestion. L2s (Arbitrum, Base) are even cheaper.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Solana transfer cost?+
A simple SOL transfer costs about 0.000005 SOL (~$0.001). SPL token transfers cost the same, plus ~0.002 SOL if the recipient needs a new token account.
How does Solana compare to Ethereum?+
Solana transactions are 99%+ cheaper than Ethereum. A token transfer costs less than $0.01 on Solana vs $5-10 on Ethereum.
What is rent on Solana?+
Solana charges 'rent' to store data on-chain. Each token account requires ~0.002 SOL in rent-exempt deposit. This is refunded when the account is closed.
Why do some operations cost more?+
Operations that create on-chain accounts (token creation, ATA creation) require rent deposits. The network fee itself is always ~0.000005 SOL.
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