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Crypto paymentsOct 11, 20265 min readBy the OffshoreVps team

Cheapest Crypto to Pay for Hosting: Fees and Speed Compared

Compare Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, Solana, TRON, BNB and Ethereum on network fees, confirmation time and price stability for hosting payments.

The coin you pay with changes more than the price tag. It decides how much you lose to network fees, how long you wait, and whether the amount you pay is stable until renewal. Here is how the coins we accept compare, so you can pick one on purpose.

Litecoin, Solana, TRON, Monero, Bitcoin coin logos above a crypto payment invoice with amount, network and address fields and a QR code, illustrating choosing the cheapest crypto for hosting payments
A crypto top-up invoice: you send the exact amount on the right network.

Three things to compare

  • Network fee. What the blockchain charges to move your money.
  • Speed. How long until your balance is credited.
  • Price stability. Whether the coin's value can move between top-up and renewal.

Coin by coin

CoinFeesSpeedNotes
Bitcoin (BTC)Moderate, variesMinutes to an hourBest known. Fees matter for small top-ups.
Monero (XMR)LowAbout 20 minutesPrivate by default. Wait for confirmations.
Litecoin (LTC)Very lowMinutesA cheap, fast all-rounder.
Solana (SOL)Very lowSecondsFastest. Watch the token vs coin difference.
TRON (TRX) and USDT-TRC20LowSeconds to a minutePopular for stablecoin payments.
BNBLowSecondsOn BNB Chain. Check the network.
Ethereum (ETH) and USDT or USDC on ERC-20High when busyMinutesMost expensive to move on a busy day.

The exact figures change daily. Treat the table as a guide to relative cost, not a quote.

The steps of this guide in order: 1. Three things to compare; 2. Coin by coin; 3. So what is cheapest?; 4. A tip on stable value; 5. Check the full list
The steps in this guide, in order.

So what is cheapest?

For small payments, Litecoin, Solana and USDT on TRON usually cost the least to move. For privacy, Monero. For large payments, the fee barely matters, so use whatever coin you already hold and avoid a conversion step.

A tip on stable value

If you pay for a year at once, a stablecoin removes the risk that your coin moves against the dollar before you finish paying. If you pay month by month, volatility matters less. Read about TRC-20 vs ERC-20 before you send USDT.

Check the full list

We accept more than the coins above, including USDC. The full list and per-coin notes are on the crypto payment hosting page.