Sablier Lockup vs Streamflow: vesting or broader tools (2026)

Both platforms handle token distribution through on-chain contracts, but their focus differs. Sablier Lockup concentrates on vesting and airdrops: teams can set per-second streams, cliffs, monthly or discrete unlocks, timelocks, and custom curves. It also supports bulk stream creation and recipient self-service withdrawals. Streamflow covers vesting and airdrops too, but adds staking as a service, token locks, token tools, an SDK, and white-label portals. That wider toolkit may suit a project building several distribution or token operations into one product. Sablier is the more focused option when schedule design and recipient withdrawals are the main requirements. Streamflow is the broader option when staking or a branded distribution portal matters alongside vesting. Neither platform publishes enough fee detail here to establish a cost winner.

Sablier Lockup lists a much broader set of supported networks, spanning many EVM chains and Solana. Its chain list includes Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, BNB Chain, Optimism, Base, Avalanche, and others. Streamflow lists six chains: Solana, Aptos, BNB Chain, Polygon, Ethereum, and Sui. There is a caveat for Streamflow: its homepage FAQ says all services run on Solana, so confirm support for the specific product and network before planning a launch. The reported TVL is about $1.9 million for Sablier Lockup and about $10.9 million for Streamflow. Streamflow’s homepage also claims more than $365 million in TVL, which differs from the listed figure and needs context. TVL is not a direct measure of how well a platform handles a vesting or airdrop workflow, so compare the tools and network requirements your team actually needs.

Neither platform publishes specific fee amounts in the details here. Sablier Lockup says it offers plan options and fee splits on its pricing page, but does not state percentages or amounts here. Streamflow has a Fees page, but its public fee amounts are not stated here; custom and white-label work has no published price. Both may also involve normal network gas costs, which vary by chain and activity. Before creating a contract or launching an airdrop, check the current platform charge and estimated transaction costs for the exact product and network you plan to use. Do not assume that a bulk operation will have the same total cost across chains. On the information here, there is no sound basis to call one platform cheaper than the other. If price is decisive, obtain the full cost for your intended distribution before committing tokens.

Both platforms have two audits listed, and both put tokens in smart contracts rather than holding them with a company. That non-custodial design does not remove the risk of a contract bug or a configuration mistake. Sablier Lockup describes its contracts as audited and unchangeable, and its code is public. Its streams are built to be unchangeable, so check recipients, amounts, schedules, and chain carefully before confirming. Streamflow says its distribution contracts are audited, but auditor names and report details are not published here. Read the audit reports where available and avoid committing more value than your risk tolerance allows. Sablier’s many deployments also mean users should consider the particular chain they use, not just the protocol overall. Streamflow’s STREAM token carries ordinary market risk, separate from the risks of using its distribution contracts.

Choose Sablier Lockup if your priority is configurable vesting, recipient-led withdrawals, bulk stream creation, or a broad choice of networks. Its focused feature set is a good fit for grants, payroll, contributor allocations, and vested airdrops, provided you are comfortable checking parameters carefully because streams are built to be unchangeable. Choose Streamflow if your team wants vesting and airdrops alongside staking, token locks, an SDK, or branded portals. It is especially relevant to Solana-focused projects, but confirm the exact chain support for the service you need. Streamflow has higher reported TVL, while Sablier has the higher ease-of-use score; neither point settles fit on its own. Compare the workflow, supported network, security reports, and final fees before transferring tokens. If you need a native token, only Streamflow lists one, and it carries market risk.