Ethereum vs Polygon PoS fees: Polygon PoS is 19.7× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 16 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Ethereum | Polygon PoS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Layer 1 | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | POL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.015 | $0.00075 |
| Token transfer | $0.046 | $0.0023 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.127 | $0.0064 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.021 – $0.047 | $0.0021 – $0.0027 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Polygon PoS is 19.7× cheaper than Ethereum right now ($0.0023 vs $0.046), and cheaper for 16 of the 16 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.046 on Ethereum vs $0.0023 on Polygon PoS — Polygon PoS wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Ethereum and POL on Polygon PoS.
- Speed: blocks every ~12 s on Ethereum vs ~2 s on Polygon PoS.
Cost to send each asset: Ethereum vs Polygon PoS
| Asset | Ethereum | Polygon PoS | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDC | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| PYUSD | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| LINK | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| UNI | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| AAVE | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| POL | $0.046 | $0.00075 | Polygon PoS |
| CRV | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| LDO | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| GRT | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| BONK | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| MKR | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| EURS | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| SUSHI | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| COMP | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| SAND | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
| APE | $0.046 | $0.0023 | Polygon PoS |
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 Polygon PoS?
For a token transfer, Polygon PoS is currently 19.7× cheaper ($0.0023 vs $0.046). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Ethereum to Polygon PoS directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Ethereum and Polygon PoS requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Ethereum gas fees · Polygon PoS gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.