Base vs Polygon PoS fees: Base is 2.2× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 7 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Base | Polygon PoS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | POL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.00035 | $0.00075 |
| Token transfer | $0.0011 | $0.0023 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0030 | $0.0064 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0011 – $0.0011 | $0.0021 – $0.0027 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Base is 2.2× cheaper than Polygon PoS right now ($0.0011 vs $0.0023), and cheaper for 7 of the 7 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.0011 on Base vs $0.0023 on Polygon PoS — Base wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Base and POL on Polygon PoS.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on Base vs ~2 s on Polygon PoS.
Cost to send each asset: Base vs Polygon PoS
| Asset | Base | Polygon PoS | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC | $0.0011 | $0.0023 | Base |
| LINK | $0.0011 | $0.0023 | Base |
| AAVE | $0.0011 | $0.0023 | Base |
| CRV | $0.0011 | $0.0023 | Base |
| SUSHI | $0.0011 | $0.0023 | Base |
| COMP | $0.0011 | $0.0023 | Base |
| SAND | $0.0011 | $0.0023 | Base |
Transfer to an address that already holds the asset. New holders can cost more (Solana token-account rent, extra TRON energy). Exchange withdrawal fees are separate.
FAQ
Is Base cheaper than Polygon PoS?
For a token transfer, Base is currently 2.2× cheaper ($0.0011 vs $0.0023). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Base to Polygon PoS directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Base and Polygon PoS requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Base gas fees · Polygon PoS gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.