Solana vs Aptos
Solana is a L1 launched in 2020 using Proof of History + Tower BFT. Aptos is a L1 launched in 2022 using AptosBFT (Jolteon/DiemBFT). On observed throughput, Solana leads (1,306 vs 142 TPS). On typical fees, Aptos is lower ($0.0020 vs $0.0004).
| Metric | Solana | Aptos |
|---|---|---|
| Observed TPS | 1,306 | 142 |
| Theoretical TPS | 65,000 | 160,000 |
| Finality | 12.80 s | 0.90 s |
| Block time | 0.40 s | 0.04 s |
| Avg fee | $0.0020 | $0.0004 |
| Validators | — | 115 |
Better value per row marked in colour (higher TPS; lower finality, block time, fee). "—" = no reliable current source.