Chain comparison
Creating a token on Solana vs Polygon
Fees, confirmation times, token standards and tooling on both chains, and when Polygon is the better pick.
Side by side
| Feature | Solana | Polygon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical confirmation | ~400ms | 2-3 seconds |
| Typical fee | $0.00025 | $0.0005-0.005 |
| Token standard | SPL Token | ERC-20 |
| Native currency | SOL | MATIC/POL |
| Token creation cost | 0.1–0.4 SOL | Gas ($0.0005-0.005+) 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 a single high-throughput chain, so there is no bridging step between layers
- Faster finality (400ms vs 2-3 seconds)
- An active memecoin and DeFi ecosystem
- No-code SPL token creation without deploying a contract
- Direct Raydium/Jupiter liquidity without bridging
When Polygon may be the better pick
Polygon is strong for enterprise blockchain and gaming projects that need Ethereum 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 Polygon?
Solana usually costs less per transaction (about $0.00025 vs $0.0005-0.005) and confirms faster (about 400ms vs 2-3 seconds), and SPL tokens can be created without deploying a contract. Polygon is strong for enterprise blockchain and gaming projects that need Ethereum compatibility.
How much does it cost to create a token on Solana vs Polygon?
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 Polygon, a ERC-20 token is usually a deployed contract, so you pay gas (typically $0.0005-0.005 per transaction, more for a deployment) plus the cost of the tool or developer.
Can I bridge my token between Solana and Polygon?
Cross-chain bridges such as Wormhole support transfers between Solana and many other chains, including Polygon. 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.