Blockchain Research

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.

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