Across Protocol vs Celer cBridge
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Across Protocol and Celer cBridge — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Across Protocol
Intent-based cross-chain bridge with the fastest settlement and lowest fees on EVM routes
Across Protocol is an intent-based bridge that has become the fastest and most capital-efficient way to move assets between Ethereum mainnet and its major Layer 2 networks — Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, …
Full review →Celer cBridge
Decentralized multi-chain bridge supporting 40+ networks
Celer cBridge is the bridging product of the Celer Network, a decentralized, non-custodial bridge supporting 40+ blockchains and backed by an extensive history of independent security audits. It offer…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Across Protocol | Celer cBridge |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement Time | ~2 minutes | ~5-20 min |
| Bridge Model | Intent-based (relayer network) | Liquidity pool + canonical |
| Fee Model | Dynamic LP fee only | Bridge fee |
| Canonical Security | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross Chain Messages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Governance Token | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self Custody | ✓ | ✓ |
| Arbitrary Messaging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Non Evm Support | ✗ | ✓ |
Across Protocol Pricing
Across Protocol
Free (LP fee only)
Free
- ✓12+ EVM chains
- ✓~2 minute settlement
- ✓0.05–0.15% LP fee
- ✓USDC, ETH, WBTC, DAI, USDT
- ✓No protocol fee
Celer cBridge Pricing
Celer cBridge
Free (bridge fee only)
Free
- ✓40+ chain support
- ✓Liquidity + canonical bridging
- ✓Celer IM messaging framework
- ✓Extensive audit history
- ✓CELR-secured network
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Across Protocol is the better pick if you need fastest evm bridge — ~2 minutes vs hours for canonical bridges. Celer cBridge wins when supports 40+ blockchains. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.