Ethereum vs OP Mainnet fees: OP Mainnet is 245× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 14 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Ethereum | OP Mainnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Layer 1 | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.015 | < $0.0001 |
| Token transfer | $0.046 | $0.00019 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.127 | $0.00051 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.021 – $0.047 | $0.00018 – $0.00019 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: OP Mainnet is 245× cheaper than Ethereum right now ($0.00019 vs $0.046), and cheaper for 14 of the 14 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.046 on Ethereum vs $0.00019 on OP Mainnet — OP Mainnet wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Ethereum and ETH on OP Mainnet — the same asset, so one balance can be bridged between them.
- Speed: blocks every ~12 s on Ethereum vs ~2 s on OP Mainnet.
Cost to send each asset: Ethereum vs OP Mainnet
| Asset | Ethereum | OP Mainnet | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | $0.015 | < $0.0001 | OP Mainnet |
| USDC | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| USDE | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| WBTC | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| LINK | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| UNI | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| AAVE | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| ENA | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| WLD | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| CRV | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| LDO | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| SUSDE | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| EURC | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
| 1INCH | $0.046 | $0.00019 | OP Mainnet |
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 Ethereum cheaper than OP Mainnet?
For a token transfer, OP Mainnet is currently 245× cheaper ($0.00019 vs $0.046). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Ethereum to OP Mainnet directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Ethereum and OP Mainnet requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Ethereum gas fees · OP Mainnet gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.