AutoLoop vs Chainlink
A transparent comparison of cost, features, and architecture between AutoLoop and Chainlink Automation.
Based on ETH ~$2,000 | LINK ~$9.50 | Gas ~0.05 gwei
AutoLoop Standard vs Chainlink Keepers
Pure automation cost comparison
| AutoLoop Standard | Chainlink Keepers | |
|---|---|---|
| Gas per execution | ~90,000 | ~170,000 |
| Cost per execution | ~$0.0080 | ~$0.020 – ~$0.021 |
| Premium / Fee | ~5% base fee | ~25% premium |
| Payment token | ETH (native) | LINK or ETH (via payment abstraction) |
| Minimum balance | Any amount | ~5 LINK ($47.50) |
| Cost per 10,000 executions | ~$80 | ~$204 – ~$213 |
~55% cheaper per execution, paid in ETH with no conversion overhead.
AutoLoop Hybrid VRF — No Chainlink Equivalent
Selective VRF that no competitor offers
| AutoLoop Hybrid VRF | Chainlink Automation | |
|---|---|---|
| Gas per execution | ~105,000 avg | N/A |
| Cost per execution | ~$0.0094 | N/A |
| VRF frequency | Configurable (e.g. 10%) | N/A |
| Proof method | On-chain ECVRF | N/A |
No Chainlink equivalent exists. Hybrid VRF is a unique AutoLoop capability — standard-cost automation with on-demand randomness.
Two Products vs One
Chainlink requires two separate products (Keepers + VRF v2.5) with separate subscriptions, fees, and LINK balances. AutoLoop combines automation and VRF in a single protocol.
AutoLoop VRF vs Chainlink Keepers + VRF
Automated verifiable randomness
| AutoLoop VRF | Chainlink Keepers + VRF v2.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gas per execution | ~240,000 | ~370,000 |
| Cost per execution | ~$0.022 | ~$0.044 – ~$0.046 |
| Products needed | 1 (AutoLoop) | 2 (Keepers + VRF) |
| Subscriptions / balances | 1 ETH balance | 2 separate LINK subscriptions |
| VRF proof method | On-chain ECVRF | Off-chain (Chainlink nodes) |
| Cost per 10,000 executions | ~$220 | ~$444+ |
One protocol, one ETH balance — significantly cheaper for full VRF.
Features & Architecture
| AutoLoop | Chainlink Automation | |
|---|---|---|
| Custom logic triggers | ||
| Time-based triggers | ||
| Open controller network | Anyone can run | |
| Self-hosted option | ||
| Decentralization | Open worker fleet (permissionless) | Permissioned DON (Chainlink nodes) |
| Chain support | Ethereum Mainnet (Base, Arb, Polygon planned) | 12+ chains |
Cheaper Automation
Lower gas overhead and smaller fee markup means ~55% savings per execution.
Cheaper VRF
One protocol instead of two separate Chainlink products — or use Hybrid VRF for even more savings.
One Protocol
Automation and VRF combined in one protocol with one ETH balance. No separate subscriptions.
Extra Tokens
Pay in ETH natively. No LINK balances, no conversion fees, no extra price exposure.