Unichain vs Polygon PoS fees: Unichain is 10.1× cheaper
Live network fees on both chains for the 5 assets they have in common, refreshed every 10 minutes.
| Unichain | 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 | $0.00088 |
| Token transfer | $0.00027 | $0.0027 |
| DEX swap (approx.) | $0.00074 | $0.0076 |
| Token transfer, 24 h range | $0.00027 – $0.00027 | $0.0020 – $0.0027 |
Verdict
- Token transfers: Unichain is 10.1× cheaper than Polygon PoS right now ($0.00027 vs $0.0027), and cheaper for 5 of the 5 assets both networks support.
- Stablecoins: sending USDT0 costs $0.00027 on Unichain vs $0.0027 on Polygon PoS — Unichain wins, provided the recipient accepts deposits on it.
- Gas token: you need ETH on Unichain and POL on Polygon PoS.
- Speed: blocks every ~1 s on Unichain vs ~2 s on Polygon PoS.
Cost to send each asset: Unichain vs Polygon PoS
| Asset | Unichain | Polygon PoS | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDT0 | $0.00027 | $0.0027 | Unichain |
| USDC | $0.00027 | $0.0027 | Unichain |
| LINK | $0.00027 | $0.0027 | Unichain |
| UNI | $0.00027 | $0.0027 | Unichain |
| BONK | $0.00027 | $0.0027 | 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 Polygon PoS?
For a token transfer, Unichain is currently 10.1× cheaper ($0.00027 vs $0.0027). Fees change every block; this comparison is refreshed every 10 minutes.
Can I send tokens from Unichain to Polygon PoS directly?
No. A regular transfer stays on one network. Moving assets between Unichain and Polygon PoS requires a bridge or an exchange that supports both networks, which adds its own fees.
Details: Unichain gas fees · Polygon PoS gas fees · all chains · methodology
Data updated: 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC.