Chain comparison
Creating a token on Solana vs Base
Fees, confirmation times, token standards and tooling on both chains, and when Base is the better pick.
Side by side
| Feature | Solana | Base |
|---|---|---|
| Typical confirmation | ~400ms | 2 seconds |
| Typical fee | $0.00025 | $0.005-0.01 |
| Token standard | SPL Token | ERC-20 |
| Native currency | SOL | ETH |
| Token creation cost | 0.1–0.4 SOL | Gas ($0.005-0.01+) plus tool |
| DEXes | Raydium, Orca, Jupiter | Varies by ecosystem |
Fees and confirmation times are typical figures and change with network load and token prices.
Where Solana has the edge
- Solana is faster (400ms vs 2s finality)
- Lower fees for token operations ($0.00025 vs $0.005-0.01)
- Larger DeFi ecosystem with Raydium, Jupiter, Marinade, and more
- Established token creation tools and wallet support
- Pools on Raydium without bridging
When Base may be the better pick
Base is a good choice if your audience is already in the Coinbase/Ethereum ecosystem and you need EVM compatibility.
Launching on an EVM chain instead? Try our EVM token launcher for Base, Ethereum and Arbitrum.
How to create a token on Solana
- 1.
Open the Create token page and connect your Solana wallet (for example Phantom).
- 2.
Enter a name and symbol, set the supply and upload a logo.
- 3.
Keep or turn off the safety options: remove mint authority, remove freeze authority, lock metadata (0.1 SOL each, on by default).
- 4.
Click Create and approve one transaction. The full supply goes to your wallet.
Questions
Should I create a token on Solana or Base?
Solana usually costs less per transaction (about $0.00025 vs $0.005-0.01) and confirms faster (about 400ms vs 2 seconds), and SPL tokens can be created without deploying a contract. Base is a good choice if your audience is already in the Coinbase/Ethereum ecosystem and you need EVM compatibility.
How much does it cost to create a token on Solana vs Base?
On Solana with SPL Token Launcher the base fee is 0.1 SOL, or 0.4 SOL with the three safety options that are on by default, plus about 0.02 SOL in network costs. On Base, a ERC-20 token is usually a deployed contract, so you pay gas (typically $0.005-0.01 per transaction, more for a deployment) plus the cost of the tool or developer.
Can I bridge my token between Solana and Base?
Cross-chain bridges such as Wormhole support transfers between Solana and many other chains, including Base. Bridging adds complexity and risk, so most projects launch on one chain first.
Create your token on Solana
No code needed. 0.1 SOL base fee, 0.4 SOL with the three safety options that are on by default.
Create your tokenCreating or buying tokens involves financial risk and crypto prices are volatile. Do your own research.