# 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**

```solidity
pragmasolidity^0.8.30;

contractHelloWorld {

functionhello(stringcalldataname) public purereturns (stringmemory) {

returnstring.concat("Hello, ", name);

}

}
```

**Algorand Typescript**

```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**

```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](https://algorand.co/algokit-workshops)
- **Official guide:** [Ethereum to Algorand](https://developer.algorand.org/docs/get-details/ethereum_to_algorand/)
- **Intro to Algorand:** [Algorand Web3 Masterclasses](https://algorand.co/web3-masterclasses)
- **AlgoKit repo:** [AlgoKit Github](https://github.com/algorandfoundation/algokit-cli)
- **Get support:** [Join to discord](https://discord.com/invite/algorand)

### Algorand has led the industry in post-quantum security since 2022. And now, we've revealed a clear roadmap to achieving broad quantum resilience by 2027. Secure today. Ready for tomorrow.

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