<p>That is because SCRYPT is a much more complex algorithm than SHA-256. Its more expensive to scale up SCRYPT-based systems, because they require a huge amount memory in addition to computing power.<br>
You can't compare SCRYPT and SHA-256 in terms of hashpower, because they are different algorithms and are used for different coins.
For example, Bitcoin is based on SHA-256 while Litecoin is SCRYPT.  </p>

<p><strong>Just a word of advice.</strong> Cloud mining is never profitable, unless you are mining a new just-launched coin.<br>
You can check the profitability here <a href="https://www.cryptocompare.com/mining/calculator/btc?HashingPower=14&amp;HashingUnit=TH%2Fs&amp;PowerConsumption=0&amp;CostPerkWh=0" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.cryptocompare.com/mining/calculator/btc?HashingPower=14&amp;HashingUnit=TH%2Fs&amp;PowerConsumption=0&amp;CostPerkWh=0</a><br>
Seriously, you are better off buying cryptocurrencies from an exchange.</p>

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<p>Can someone please explain me why is the SHA-256 plan cheaper than SCRYPT plan? If I understand it right, I will pay $7.50 for 1 MH/s with SCRYPT and only $1.50 for 10GH/s, which is much faster. What's the catch? And do you guys have any experience with payment? For example can I pay 12*$7.5 for year subscription at once and don't worry about anything every month? Or do they take the money from my bank account montly? </p>

<p>Thanks </p>

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(Asked by: username_0 on 2017-12-06)

Can someone please explain me why is the SHA-256 plan cheaper than SCRYPT plan? If I understand it right, I will pay $7.50 for 1 MH/s with SCRYPT and only $1.50 for 10GH/s, which is much faster. What's the catch? And do you guys have any experience with payment? For example can I pay 12\*$7.5 for year subscription at once and don't worry about anything every month? Or do they take the money from my bank account montly?

Thanks

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### Answer by username_1 on 2017-12-06. Score: 0 | Accepted answer

That is because SCRYPT is a much more complex algorithm than SHA-256. Its more expensive to scale up SCRYPT-based systems, because they require a huge amount memory in addition to computing power.  
You can't compare SCRYPT and SHA-256 in terms of hashpower, because they are different algorithms and are used for different coins.
For example, Bitcoin is based on SHA-256 while Litecoin is SCRYPT.

**Just a word of advice.** Cloud mining is never profitable, unless you are mining a new just-launched coin.  
You can check the profitability here <https://www.cryptocompare.com/mining/calculator/btc?HashingPower=14&HashingUnit=TH%2Fs&PowerConsumption=0&CostPerkWh=0>  
Seriously, you are better off buying cryptocurrencies from an exchange.


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