Chain comparison
Creating a token on Solana vs BNB Smart Chain (BSC)
Fees, confirmation times, token standards and tooling on both chains, and when BNB Smart Chain (BSC) is the better pick.
Side by side
| Feature | Solana | BNB Smart Chain (BSC) |
|---|---|---|
| Typical confirmation | ~400ms | under 1 second |
| Typical fee | $0.00025 | $0.005-0.05 |
| Token standard | SPL Token | BEP-20 |
| Native currency | SOL | BNB |
| Token creation cost | 0.1–0.4 SOL | Gas ($0.005-0.05+) 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 has comparable speed (400ms vs sub-second on BSC)
- Lower fees for all token operations
- Solana runs on a large, open validator set, while BSC uses a small set of active validators
- An active developer ecosystem
- SPL tokens are created without writing or deploying a contract
When BNB Smart Chain (BSC) may be the better pick
BSC is useful if you want direct Binance exchange listing support or if your audience uses Binance.
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 BNB Smart Chain (BSC)?
Solana usually costs less per transaction (about $0.00025 vs $0.005-0.05) and confirms faster (about 400ms vs under 1 second), and SPL tokens can be created without deploying a contract. BSC is useful if you want direct Binance exchange listing support or if your audience uses Binance.
How much does it cost to create a token on Solana vs BNB Smart Chain (BSC)?
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 BNB Smart Chain (BSC), a BEP-20 token is usually a deployed contract, so you pay gas (typically $0.005-0.05 per transaction, more for a deployment) plus the cost of the tool or developer.
Can I bridge my token between Solana and BNB Smart Chain (BSC)?
Cross-chain bridges such as Wormhole support transfers between Solana and many other chains, including BNB Smart Chain (BSC). 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.