Ether.fi vs Renzo
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Ether.fi and Renzo — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Ether.fi
Leading Ethereum liquid restaking protocol with non-custodial key control
Ether.fi is one of the leading Ethereum liquid restaking protocols, letting users stake ETH to receive eETH — a liquid token that earns both Ethereum staking rewards and additional restaking rewards v…
Full review →Renzo
EigenLayer liquid restaking protocol issuing the ezETH token
Renzo is a liquid restaking protocol built on EigenLayer that issues ezETH, letting users restake ETH (or liquid staking tokens) to earn Ethereum staking rewards plus additional rewards from securing …
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Ether.fi | Renzo |
|---|---|---|
| Liquid Token | eETH / weETH | ezETH |
| Minimum Stake | None | None |
| Reward Frequency | Continuous | Continuous |
| Defi Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Node Operator Model | Decentralized, key-retaining | Managed EigenLayer restaking |
| Governance Token | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Chain | ✗ | ✗ |
| Slashing Protection | ✗ | ✗ |
| Withdrawal Enabled | ✓ | ✓ |
| Insurance Fund | ✗ | ✗ |
Ether.fi Pricing
Ether.fi
Free (protocol fee on rewards)
Free
- ✓Liquid restaking (eETH)
- ✓ETH staking + EigenLayer rewards
- ✓Non-custodial key control
- ✓Wide DeFi integration
- ✓Own token + cash product
Renzo Pricing
Renzo
Free (protocol fee on rewards)
Free
- ✓Liquid restaking (ezETH)
- ✓Managed EigenLayer AVS delegation
- ✓Staking + restaking rewards
- ✓Abstracts restaking complexity
- ✓REZ governance token
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Ether.fi is the better pick if you need leading liquid restaking protocol by tvl. Renzo wins when simplifies eigenlayer restaking into one token. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.