Ethereum vs Scroll fees: Scroll is 17.3× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 5 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Ethereum | Scroll | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Layer 1 | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | ETH | ETH |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.015 | $0.0017 |
| Token transfer | $0.046 | $0.0026 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.127 | $0.0064 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.021 – $0.047 | $0.0015 – $0.0027 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Scroll is 17.3× cheaper than Ethereum right now ($0.0026 vs $0.046), and cheaper for 5 of the 5 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDE costs $0.046 on Ethereum vs $0.0026 on Scroll — Scroll wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Ethereum and ETH on Scroll — the same asset, so one balance can be bridged between them.
- Speed: blocks every ~12 s on Ethereum vs ~3 s on Scroll.
Cost to send each asset: Ethereum vs Scroll
| Asset | Ethereum | Scroll | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | $0.015 | $0.0017 | Scroll |
| USDE | $0.046 | $0.0026 | Scroll |
| LINK | $0.046 | $0.0026 | Scroll |
| ENA | $0.046 | $0.0026 | Scroll |
| SUSDE | $0.046 | $0.0026 | Scroll |
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 Scroll?
For a token transfer, Scroll is currently 17.3× cheaper ($0.0026 vs $0.046). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Ethereum to Scroll directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Ethereum and Scroll requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Ethereum gas fees · Scroll gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.