Compare Algorand vs Hedera

Algorand vs Hedera Scalability

Real-time TPS (1H)

Algorand TPS is 1.59X higher than Hedera TPS

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8.72 tx/s
Hedera logo
5.48 tx/s

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Max TPS (100 blocks)

Algorand max TPS is 1.73X higher than Hedera max TPS

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5,716 tx/s
Hedera logo
3,302 tx/s

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Max Theoretical TPS

Algorand max theoretical TPS is 6.16% lower than Hedera max theoretical TPS

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9,384 tx/s
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10,000 tx/s

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Transaction Volume (1H)

Algorand transaction volume is 1.59X higher than Hedera transaction volume

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31.4K txns
Hedera logo
19.7K txns

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Block Time (1H)

Algorand block time is 1.41X longer than Hedera block time

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2.82s
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2s

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Finality

Algorand finality is the same as Hedera finality

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0s
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0s

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Type

Algorand and Hedera are both layer 1 blockchains

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Layer 1 blockchain
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Layer 1 blockchain

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Total Transactions

Algorand has 95.43% fewer total transactions than Hedera

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3.25B txns
Hedera logo
71.1B txns

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Launch Date

Algorand was launched 3 months before Hedera

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Jun 12, 2019
Hedera logo
Sep 16, 2019

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Algorand vs Hedera Decentralization

Nakamoto Coefficient

Algorand Nakamoto Coefficient is 1.71X higher than Hedera Nakamoto Coefficient

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12
Hedera logo
7

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Validators

Algorand has 60X more validators than Hedera

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1,857
Hedera logo
31

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Stake

Algorand stake is 87.77% lower than Hedera stake

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$425.2M
Hedera logo
$3.478B

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Consensus Mechanism

Algorand is Pure Proof of Stake, while Hedera is PoS

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Pure Proof of Stake
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Proof of Stake (PoS)

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Governance

Algorand on-chain governance is better than Hedera council governance

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On-chain
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Council

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Algorand vs Hedera Developer Activity New

Developers

Algorand has 16.64% fewer developers than Hedera

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536
Hedera logo
643

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Repos

Algorand has 2.01X more repos than Hedera

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161
Hedera logo
80

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Commits

Algorand has 1.19X more commits than Hedera

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35,675
Hedera logo
29,881

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Stars

Algorand has 3.18X more stars than Hedera

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5,088
Hedera logo
1,601

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Watchers

Algorand has 1.21X more watchers than Hedera

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923
Hedera logo
765

Data from Chainspect

Algorand vs Hedera 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 Hedera

Hedera operates as a public network employing the hashgraph consensus algorithm for rapid and secure transaction validation. Governed by a council of esteemed organizations, Hedera ensures consistent progress and decentralization. Distinguished by its high throughput, security, and fair transaction ordering, Hedera strives to establish a trust layer for the internet.

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