Stargate vs Connext vs Router Protocol

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Comparison Summary

Stargate, Connext and Router Protocol each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. Stargate by Stargate Foundation is an omnichain liquidity protocol enabling seamless, secure asset transfers across 80+ blockchains. Connext is a secure, fast modular interoperability protocol enabling cross-chain fund bridging and asynchronous Solidity development. Router Protocol is a cross-chain interoperability solution enabling seamless communication and asset transfers between blockchains. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.

	Stargate // Blockchain Interoperability Tools	Connext // Web3 Developer Tools // Web3 SDKs // Blockchain Interoperability Tools	Router Protocol // Modular Interoperability Tools // Blockchain Interoperability Tools
At a Glance
Composability
Cross-Chain
Customizability
Developer Support
Ease of Integration
Performance
Key Features
Core Capabilities	Instant and Secure Cross-Chain Transfers, Developer API, Decentralized Governance	xCall Primitive, xERC20 Tokens, Cross-Chain Restaking	Cross-Chain Messaging, Asset Transfer Support, Multi-Chain Compatibility
Chain Support	+8	+5	+21
Best For	DeFi Developers, Cross-chain/Bridge Developers	DeFi Developers, Infrastructure Developers	Cross-chain/Bridge Developers, Infrastructure Developers
Pricing
Free Tier	Standard	Standard	—
Paid Features	—	—	—
Custom Plans	—	—	—