Aptos vs Sui
Aptos is a L1 launched in 2022 using AptosBFT (Jolteon/DiemBFT). Sui is a L1 launched in 2023 using Mysticeti (DAG BFT). On observed throughput, Aptos leads (142 vs 47 TPS). On typical fees, Sui is lower ($0.0004 vs $0.0003).
| Metric | Aptos | Sui |
|---|---|---|
| Observed TPS | 142 | 47 |
| Theoretical TPS | 160,000 | 120,000 |
| Finality | 0.90 s | 0.64 s |
| Block time | 0.04 s | 0.08 s |
| Avg fee | $0.0004 | $0.0003 |
| Validators | 115 | 122 |
Better value per row marked in colour (higher TPS; lower finality, block time, fee). "—" = no reliable current source.