OP Mainnet vs Polygon PoS fees: OP Mainnet is 12.5× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 7 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| OP Mainnet | Polygon PoS | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | POL |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.00075 |
| Token transfer | $0.00019 | $0.0023 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00051 | $0.0064 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00018 – $0.00019 | $0.0021 – $0.0027 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: OP Mainnet is 12.5× cheaper than Polygon PoS right now ($0.00019 vs $0.0023), and cheaper for 7 of the 7 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDT0 costs $0.00019 on OP Mainnet vs $0.0023 on Polygon PoS — OP Mainnet wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on OP Mainnet and POL on Polygon PoS.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on OP Mainnet vs ~2 s on Polygon PoS.
Cost to send each asset: OP Mainnet vs Polygon PoS
| Asset | OP Mainnet | Polygon PoS | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDT0 | $0.00019 | $0.0023 | OP Mainnet |
| USDC | $0.00019 | $0.0023 | OP Mainnet |
| LINK | $0.00019 | $0.0023 | OP Mainnet |
| UNI | $0.00019 | $0.0023 | OP Mainnet |
| AAVE | $0.00019 | $0.0023 | OP Mainnet |
| CRV | $0.00019 | $0.0023 | OP Mainnet |
| LDO | $0.00019 | $0.0023 | 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 OP Mainnet cheaper than Polygon PoS?
For a token transfer, OP Mainnet is currently 12.5× cheaper ($0.00019 vs $0.0023). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from OP Mainnet to Polygon PoS directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between OP Mainnet and Polygon PoS requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: OP Mainnet gas fees · Polygon PoS gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.