Celer cBridge vs Squid
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Celer cBridge and Squid — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
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 →Squid
Cross-chain swap router built on Axelar's General Message Passing
Squid is a cross-chain liquidity router built on top of Axelar's interoperability network, enabling one-click any-token-to-any-token swaps across chains by combining Axelar's General Message Passing w…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Celer cBridge | Squid |
|---|---|---|
| Settlement Time | ~5-20 min | ~1-10 min |
| Bridge Model | Liquidity pool + canonical | Router on Axelar GMP |
| Fee Model | Bridge fee | Swap + Axelar fee |
| Canonical Security | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross Chain Messages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Governance Token | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Chain | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self Custody | ✓ | ✓ |
| Arbitrary Messaging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non Evm Support | ✓ | ✓ |
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
Squid Pricing
Squid
Free (bridge fee only)
Free
- ✓One-click cross-chain swaps
- ✓Built on Axelar GMP
- ✓Any-to-any with DEX swaps
- ✓Strong Cosmos + EVM reach
- ✓Embedded in many apps
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Celer cBridge is the better pick if you need supports 40+ blockchains. Squid wins when built on axelar's decentralized security. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.