Unichain vs BNB Smart Chain fees: Unichain is 12× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 5 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Unichain | BNB Smart Chain | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ethereum rollup (L2) | EVM Layer 1 / sidechain |
| Gas paid in | ETH | BNB |
| Token standard | ERC-20 | BEP-20 |
| Native transfer | < $0.0001 | $0.0010 |
| Token transfer | $0.00027 | $0.0032 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00074 | $0.0089 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00027 – $0.00027 | $0.0025 – $0.0055 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Unichain is 12× cheaper than BNB Smart Chain right now ($0.00027 vs $0.0032), and cheaper for 5 of the 5 assets both networks support.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Unichain and BNB on BNB Smart Chain.
- Speed: blocks every ~1 s on Unichain vs ~0.75 s on BNB Smart Chain.
Cost to send each asset: Unichain vs BNB Smart Chain
| Asset | Unichain | BNB Smart Chain | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBTC | $0.00027 | $0.0032 | Unichain |
| LINK | $0.00027 | $0.0032 | Unichain |
| UNI | $0.00027 | $0.0032 | Unichain |
| BONK | $0.00027 | $0.0032 | Unichain |
| 1INCH | $0.00027 | $0.0032 | Unichain |
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 Unichain cheaper than BNB Smart Chain?
For a token transfer, Unichain is currently 12× cheaper ($0.00027 vs $0.0032). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Unichain to BNB Smart Chain directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Unichain and BNB Smart Chain requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Unichain gas fees · BNB Smart Chain gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC.