Base vs Scroll fees: Base is 2.5× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 5 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Base | Scroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.00035 | $0.0017 |
| Token transfer | $0.0011 | $0.0026 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0030 | $0.0064 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0011 – $0.0011 | $0.0015 – $0.0027 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Base is 2.5× cheaper than Scroll right now ($0.0011 vs $0.0026), and cheaper for 5 of the 5 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDE costs $0.0011 on Base vs $0.0026 on Scroll — Base wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Base and ETH on Scroll — the same asset, so one balance can be bridged between them.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on Base vs ~3 s on Scroll.
Cost to send each asset: Base vs Scroll
| Asset | Base | Scroll | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | $0.00035 | $0.0017 | Base |
| USDE | $0.0011 | $0.0026 | Base |
| LINK | $0.0011 | $0.0026 | Base |
| ENA | $0.0011 | $0.0026 | Base |
| SUSDE | $0.0011 | $0.0026 | 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 Scroll?
For a token transfer, Base is currently 2.5× cheaper ($0.0011 vs $0.0026). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Base to Scroll directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Base and Scroll requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Base gas fees · Scroll gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.