Compare Algorand vs Flow
Algorand vs Flow Scalability
Real-time TPS (1H)
Algorand TPS is 26.88% lower than Flow TPS
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Max TPS (100 blocks)
Algorand max TPS is 42X higher than Flow max TPS
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Max Theoretical TPS
Algorand max theoretical TPS is 2.41X higher than Flow max theoretical TPS
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Transaction Volume (1H)
Algorand transaction volume is 26.88% lower than Flow transaction volume
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Block Time (1H)
Algorand block time is 3.5X longer than Flow block time
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Finality
Algorand finality is 100% shorter than Flow finality
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Type
Algorand and Flow are both layer 1 blockchains
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Total Transactions
Algorand has 3.84X more total transactions than Flow
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Launch Date
Algorand was launched 1 year before Flow
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Algorand vs Flow Decentralization
Nakamoto Coefficient
Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is the same as Flow Nakamoto Coefficient
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Validators
Algorand has 6.72X more validators than Flow
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Stake
Algorand stake is 1.83X higher than Flow stake
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Consensus Mechanism
Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Flow is PoS
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Governance
Algorand on-chain governance is better than Flow off-chain governance
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Algorand vs Flow Developer Activity New
Developers
Algorand has 18.26% fewer developers than Flow
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Repos
Algorand has 8.52% fewer repos than Flow
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Commits
Algorand has 74.82% fewer commits than Flow
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Stars
Algorand has 1.09X more stars than Flow
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Watchers
Algorand has 65.01% fewer watchers than Flow
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Algorand vs Flow Real-Time TPS Chart
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About Blockchains
About Algorand
Algorand emerges as a blockchain platform committed to fostering transparency and enabling the growth of decentralized projects and applications. Operating as a public, decentralized blockchain, it leverages a Pure Proof-of-Stake (PPoS) consensus mechanism to uphold network security, efficiency, and decentralization. Powered by the Algorand Consensus Algorithm, the network employs a combination of cryptographic techniques and random selection to attain consensus, effectively addressing the constraints of traditional consensus mechanisms.
About Flow
Flow is a layer one blockchain designed from the ground up for consumer apps and the digital assets that power them. The network runs on a Proof of Stake consensus mechanism with a unique "multi-role" architecture that solves the blockchain trilemma, balancing scalability, efficiency, and cost.
FLOW ($FLOW) is the native utility token that is used for:
- Fees for processing transactions and storing data.
- Buying, selling, and trading assets on Flow
- Staking and delegating to secure the network
Flow tools include:
- Cadence, a purpose-built smart contract programming language designed for consumer-grade applications
- Full EVM equivalence, allowing anything from Ethereum to work on Flow
- Protocol-level account abstraction and mobile support for onboarding new users
- Cross-chain interoperability with the wider web3 ecosystem
- Developer hub with comprehensive documentation and tools