Moving to Algorand
Gas fees out. Finality in.
Build smarter, not harder
Ethereum developers! Tired of congestion, clunky tools, and waiting for finality?
Meet Algorand: a chain that just works.
Why switch?
Ethereum gave developers a strong foundation — but it’s reaching its limits. If you’re hitting walls with gas fees, long waits, or Solidity’s quirks, Algorand might be the breath of fresh air you need. Below is a side-by-side comparison of key differences that matter when building apps.
Why developers choose Algorand
Algorand provides developers immediate performance, a smoother coding experience, and reliable infrastructure.
Instant finality
Confirm transactions in less than 3 seconds, no forks, no waiting.
Cost efficiency
Predictable, extremely low transaction fees (~0.001 ALGO/tx).
Modern Coding Experience
Write smart contracts in Python or TypeScript, removing the overhead of learning Solidity or low-level stack languages.
See it in action: Solidity vs. Python vs. Typescript
A clear example highlights the simplicity and readability improvements when developing on Algorand:
Solidity code
pragmasolidity^0.8.30;
contractHelloWorld {
functionhello(stringcalldataname) public purereturns (stringmemory) {
returnstring.concat("Hello, ", name);
}
}
Algorand Typescript
import{Contract}from'@algorandfoundation/algorand-typescript'
// Define a smart contract class that inherits from Contract
export classHelloWorldextendsContract {
// Public method that returns a greeting with the input name
publichello(name: string): string {
return`hello ${name}`
}
}
Algorand Python
fromalgopyimportARC4Contract, String
fromalgopy.arc4importabimethod
# Define a smart contract class that inherits from ARC4Contract
classHelloWorld(ARC4Contract):
# Mark this function as an ABI method, so it can be called externally
@abimethod()
defhello(self, name: String) -> String:
return"Hello, " + name
ℹ️ Algorand contracts use blockchain-ready types to ensure ABI compatibility. These are modeled after familiar Python/TypeScript types for a smooth developer experience.
Benefits:
- Clean, readable Python and TypeScript code
- Familiar syntax with blockchain-ready types (ARC4)
- Fewer low-level errors and boilerplate than Solidity
Powerful developer tools ready for you
Algorand provides a complete, hassle-free development environment:
AlgoKit CLI
One tool for smart contract creation, testing, and deployment.
Starter templates
Quickly spin up dApps, DeFi solutions, NFTs, and more with predefined project templates.
Local sandbox
Instantly create a complete Algorand testing environment.
Robust documentation
Comprehensive guides, tutorials, and developer resources to accelerate your productivity.
Additional resources to get you started
- Learn more in our workshops
- Official guide: Ethereum to Algorand
- Intro to Algorand: Algorand Web3 Masterclasses
- AlgoKit repo: AlgoKit Github
- Get support: Join to discord