Across Protocol vs Hyperlane
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Across Protocol and Hyperlane — 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 →Hyperlane
Permissionless interoperability layer for connecting any chain or rollup
Hyperlane is a permissionless interoperability protocol that lets developers add cross-chain messaging to any blockchain or rollup — including new app-chains and custom rollups — without needing permi…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Across Protocol | Hyperlane |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement Time | ~2 minutes | ~1-10 min |
| Bridge Model | Intent-based (relayer network) | Permissionless interop (ISM) |
| Fee Model | Dynamic LP fee only | Gas + relayer 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
Hyperlane Pricing
Hyperlane
Free (bridge fee only)
Free
- ✓Permissionless interoperability
- ✓Configurable security (ISMs)
- ✓Warp Routes for asset bridging
- ✓Connect any chain/rollup
- ✓Arbitrary messaging
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Across Protocol is the better pick if you need fastest evm bridge — ~2 minutes vs hours for canonical bridges. Hyperlane wins when permissionless — connect any chain without gatekeepers. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.