Side-by-side comparison

Polygon vs Solana

Compare published capacity, block cadence, transaction fees, staking, and execution compatibility to see where Polygon and Solana differ.

Polygon · POL
Solana · SOL
Updated July 2026

Key metrics

Published network metrics

Use these reference values to identify trade-offs; they do not measure live network performance.

Metric	Polygon	Solana
Layer	L2 (official developer source)	L1 (official developer source)
Native token	POL (official developer source)	SOL (official developer source)
Published max TPS	7,000 (official developer source)	65,000 (official developer source)
Block time	2s (official developer source)	0.4s (official developer source)
Average transaction fee	$0.02 (official developer source)	$0.00025 (official developer source)
Consensus	PoS (official developer source)	PoS + PoH (official developer source)
Execution	EVM (official developer source)	Other VM (official developer source)
Smart contracts	Yes (official developer source)	Yes (official developer source)
Staking rewards	4.78% (official developer source)	7% (official developer source)

Architecture and execution

Polygon is a Layer 2 network and is EVM-compatible. (official developer source) Solana is a Layer 1 network and uses a non-EVM execution environment. (official developer source)

Their consensus mechanisms also differ: Polygon uses PoS (official developer source), while Solana uses PoS + PoH (official developer source). That distinction describes how each network is designed; it is not a standalone quality score.

Capacity and confirmation cadence

Solana has the higher transaction capacity: 65,000 TPS. (official developer source)

Solana has the shorter block time: 0.4s. (official developer source)

Transaction capacity and block time do not predict observed throughput, finality, or application-specific performance. Evaluate the workload, settlement requirements, and tooling before drawing a conclusion.

Costs and participation

Solana has the lower average transaction fee: $0.00025. (official developer source)

Polygon has a 4.78% staking rate. (official developer source) Solana has a 7% staking rate. (official developer source)

Fees and reward rates can change with network conditions and policy. They are not live pricing or a return forecast.

Practical differences

Execution compatibility. Polygon is EVM-compatible (official developer source), while Solana is not. (official developer source) Existing EVM applications and tools may narrow the practical choice before capacity figures do.
Capacity, cadence, and fees. Compare published capacity, block time, and transaction fee against the requirements of the application or transfer flow.
Current market and network conditions. Published values are a snapshot. Compare current liquidity, ecosystem activity, security conditions, and market data before drawing a conclusion.