Across Protocol vs Wormhole
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Across Protocol and Wormhole — 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 →Wormhole
Cross-chain messaging protocol connecting Solana, Ethereum, and 30+ chains with arbitrary data transfers
Wormhole is a cross-chain interoperability protocol that connects over 30 blockchains including Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, Aptos, Sui, and Near — with particular strength…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Across Protocol | Wormhole |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement Time | ~2 minutes | ~15–30 minutes |
| Bridge Model | Intent-based (relayer network) | Guardian network attestation |
| Fee Model | Dynamic LP fee only | Gas only |
| 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
Wormhole Pricing
Wormhole
Free (gas costs only)
Free
- ✓30+ chains
- ✓Solana + EVM coverage
- ✓Portal token bridge
- ✓NTT framework
- ✓Developer SDK
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Across Protocol is the better pick if you need fastest evm bridge — ~2 minutes vs hours for canonical bridges. Wormhole wins when only major bridge with deep solana + evm interoperability in both directions. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.