SOL vs SUI: Solana vs Sui — 2026 Comparison
This page compares Solana (SOL) and Sui (SUI) using the DeFi Intel research dataset. Native asset of the Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance. Native asset of the Sui blockchain, an object-centric Move-based L1. Used for gas, staking, and governance with parallel execution capabilities. As of the last data review, SOL ranks #7 by approximate market capitalisation (≈$44B) and SUI ranks #27 (≈$3B).
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Solana (SOL) | Sui (SUI) |
|---|---|---|
| Market-cap rank | #7 | #27 |
| Approx market cap (USD) | $44B | $3B |
| Category | Layer 1 | Layer 1 |
| Chain(s) | Solana | Sui |
| Token standard | native | native |
| Launched | March 2020 | May 2023 |
| Consensus role | PoS | PoS |
| Issuer | Solana Foundation | Mysten Labs |
| Issuer type | Decentralized (no single issuer) | Decentralized (no single issuer) |
| Total supply | 585,000,000 | 10,000,000,000 |
| Circulating supply | 560,000,000 | 4,100,000,000 |
| Max supply | uncapped | 10,000,000,000 |
Solana (SOL) in brief
- Native asset of the Solana blockchain, a high-throughput proof-of-stake chain using proof-of-history for ordering. Used for fees, staking, and governance.
- Launched March 2020.
- Chain-native asset of Solana.
- No fixed max supply (uncapped).
- Issuer: Solana Foundation.
Full profile: Solana (SOL) token page.
Sui (SUI) in brief
- Native asset of the Sui blockchain, an object-centric Move-based L1. Used for gas, staking, and governance with parallel execution capabilities.
- Launched May 2023.
- Chain-native asset of Sui.
- Max supply: 10,000,000,000.
- Issuer: Mysten Labs.
Full profile: Sui (SUI) token page.
Key differences (data view)
- SOL is the larger asset by market capitalisation: rank #7 (≈$44B) versus rank #27 (≈$3B) for SUI.
- SOL is the older asset — launched in 2020, 3 years before SUI (2023).
- They live on different chains — SOL: Solana; SUI: Sui.
- SUI has a fixed max supply of 10,000,000,000; SOL has no supply cap.
- Both are classified as Layer 1 assets in the DeFi Intel dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Which is bigger, SOL or SUI?
Solana (SOL) is larger by market capitalisation: approximately $44B (rank #7) versus $3B (rank #27) for SUI, as of the last DeFi Intel data review.
When did Solana and Sui launch?
Solana launched in March 2020; Sui launched in May 2023.
Are SOL and SUI on the same chain?
No. SOL is on Solana, while SUI is on Sui.
Does SUI or SOL have a fixed supply?
Sui (SUI) has a fixed max supply of 10,000,000,000. Solana (SOL) has no fixed supply cap.
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Methodology & sources
Every figure on this page is drawn from the DeFi Intel token research dataset — the same data that powers the SOL and SUI token profiles. Market capitalisations and supply figures are approximate snapshots from the last dataset review, not live quotes. DeFi Intel publishes editorial research, not financial advice.
External references: CoinGecko — Solana, CoinGecko — Sui.