Changelly vs Simpleswap for Ethereum: best rate in 2026

Changelly and Simpleswap are both no-account Ethereum swap providers in the SwapZilla aggregator. This comparison uses our own routing data — execution time, rate spread, and limits — to break the choice down by use case.

TL;DR

  • Fastest:Simpleswap
  • Best rate:Simpleswap
  • No account:Simpleswap
  • Large amounts:Changelly
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Across our Ethereum routing in 2026, Simpleswap averages 9 minutes per swap, while Simpleswap delivers the tightest rate spread at 1.15%. Numbers below are refreshed weekly from real swap history.

DisclosureHow we source these numbers

SwapZilla is an aggregator and earns a fee on every swap routed through providers listed in this comparison. The numbers below come from our own aggregator data and are refreshed weekly. See our methodology for details.

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Data refreshed: May 7, 2026

Comparison table

Provider Avg time Rate spread Min Max Account Networks
Changelly 10 min 1.30% $50 $1M Not required erc20
Simpleswap 9 min 1.15% $50 $750k Not required erc20

Winner by category

Best rate
Simpleswap

Lowest rate spread vs mid-market

Fastest
Simpleswap

Lowest average swap execution time

No account
Simpleswap

Best rate among no-account providers

Large amounts
Changelly

Highest single-transaction limit

When to choose Changelly

Pick Changelly when the swap is over $1000k — others cap lower. Spread is 1.30%, time around 10 minutes.

When to choose Simpleswap

Pick Simpleswap when speed matters more than spread. Median execution time is 9 minutes — the fastest of any Ethereum provider in our routing. Worth it for stuck-funds urgency or active trading flows.

FAQ

Which provider has the fastest Ethereum swap?
Simpleswap averages 9 minutes — the fastest in our Ethereum routing as of the last data refresh.
Which has the lowest rate spread for Ethereum?
Simpleswap runs the tightest spread at 1.15% from mid-market. For amounts over $1,000 this is usually the most consequential factor.
Do any of these providers require an account?
No — every provider on this page routes Ethereum swaps without an account or KYC for normal amounts. Some apply enhanced checks above $5,000–$10,000.
How does SwapZilla pick which provider to use?
The aggregator queries every supported provider in real time on each request and picks the best rate at execution. You see all quotes side-by-side and choose, or let SwapZilla auto-route. See our [methodology](/blog/methodology/) for details.
Are these numbers up to date?
Performance metrics (time, spread) refresh weekly from our routing history. Provider availability and supported networks refresh on every site build — typically multiple times per week. The "data refreshed" timestamp on this page shows the last update.