Polygon PoS vs Celo fees: Celo is 1.7× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 3 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Polygon PoS | Celo | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain | Ethereum rollup (L2) |
| Gas paid in | POL | CELO |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | ERC-20 |
| Native transfer | $0.00075 | $0.00043 |
| Token transfer | $0.0023 | $0.0013 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.0064 | $0.0037 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.0021 – $0.0027 | $0.0013 – $0.0013 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Celo is 1.7× cheaper than Polygon PoS right now ($0.0013 vs $0.0023), and cheaper for 3 of the 3 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDC costs $0.0023 on Polygon PoS vs $0.0013 on Celo — Celo wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need POL on Polygon PoS and CELO on Celo.
- Speed: blocks every ~2 s on Polygon PoS vs ~1 s on Celo.
Cost to send each asset: Polygon PoS vs Celo
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 Polygon PoS cheaper than Celo?
For a token transfer, Celo is currently 1.7× cheaper ($0.0013 vs $0.0023). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Polygon PoS to Celo directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Polygon PoS and Celo requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Polygon PoS gas fees · Celo gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 11:50 UTC.