Can You Create a Solana Token for Free? Real Costs
Can you create a Solana token for free? Only on Devnet. On Mainnet you pay network fees and rent at minimum. The real costs of each way to create a token on Solana.
DegenKitNovember 9, 2026 Β· 5 min read
You can create a Solana token for free only on Devnet, Solana's test network, where SOL has no value. On Mainnet, every method costs at least a network fee and refundable rent deposits, and most tools add a service fee. "Free" launchpads usually move the cost into trading fees instead.
What does it cost to create a Solana token?
Three kinds of cost apply on Mainnet:
- Network fee. Solana's fee structure sets a base of 5,000 lamports per signature. One SOL is 1,000,000,000 lamports.
- Rent. Each new account must hold a minimum balance. It is a deposit held in the account, not a payment.
- Service fee. Charged by the tool, if any.
Our breakdown of Solana fees and rent shows where each part goes.
What are the ways to create a Solana token, and what do they cost?
| Method | Service fee | Network fee and rent | Liquidity | Skills needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DegenKit (Mainnet) | 0.28 SOL | Yes | You add it separately | None |
| DegenKit (Devnet) | Test SOL only | Test SOL only | Test only | None |
Solana CLI (spl-token) | None | Yes | You add it separately | Command line |
| Bonding-curve launchpad | Creation often free | Yes | Built into the curve | None |
The CLI has no service fee, but you set metadata, authorities and distribution yourself. The Solana mint docs show the commands.
Is a Devnet token really free?
Yes. On Devnet you use test SOL from a faucet, so creation costs nothing real. But a Devnet token is not a Mainnet token. It cannot be traded for value, and it does not move to Mainnet. Use Devnet to practise the whole launch. See rehearsing a Solana launch on Devnet.
Why do "free" launchpads exist?
Bonding-curve launchpads such as pump.fun let you create a coin with little or no upfront fee. The cost moves to trading instead. crypto.news reports a 1% fee on every bonding-curve trade on pump.fun (crypto.news). In exchange, the supply and pricing are fixed by the platform. See what pump.fun is and how it compares.
What does the full launch cost on DegenKit?
As of November 2026:
- Create the token: 0.28 SOL, with mint and freeze authority revoked in the same transaction.
- Create a Raydium pool: 0.05 SOL service fee plus Raydium's pool fee, shown as about 0.15 SOL.
- Your liquidity: the SOL or USDC you deposit. This is not a fee, but it is at risk.
- Optional tools: burn 0.02 SOL, airdrop or multisend 0.02 SOL per batch.
Our fees page lists every tool on every network.
What are the risks of "free" token tools?
- Hidden costs. Check what you pay on each trade, not just at creation.
- Unsafe permissions. Some tools leave mint or freeze authority with the creator. Check the explorer.
- Phishing. Fake "free token creator" sites can ask for wallet approvals that drain funds.
You can lose money in crypto. This is not financial advice.
FAQ
How do I create a crypto token for free?
Use Solana Devnet with test SOL, which costs nothing but has no value. On Mainnet, you pay at least the network fee and rent.
How much does it cost to create a Solana token?
On DegenKit, 0.28 SOL plus the network fee and rent, as of November 2026. With the CLI, only the network fee and rent.
Is pump.fun free to create a coin?
Creation is low-cost or free, but trades on the bonding curve carry a fee. Check pump.fun's current terms.
Sources
To create a token on Devnet or Mainnet, use the DegenKit Solana token creator.
