Arbitrum vs Base: which does AI recommend?

Since May 29 · · ChatGPT and Google AI Mode

Based on 451 AI responses that name bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it lists first slightly more often. It recommends and warns against both about as often.

Head to head

Listed first when AI names both

ArbitrumArbitrum: 45%BaseBase: 55% (Base leads)

Recommended when named

ArbitrumArbitrum: 76%
BaseBase: 71%

Warned against · lower is better

ArbitrumArbitrum: 1%
BaseBase: 1%

Pick Base for

  • Cheapest predictable gas fees Almost always

Topic by topic

Arbitrum named more16About even11Base named more13

Arbitrum named more

Base named more

About even11

Only Arbitrum is ranked in12

Only Base is ranked in12

What people ask AI about Arbitrum and Base

Arbitrum listed firstBase listed first
  1. I'm a developer planning to deploy a complex dApp. Which Layer 2 token's network has the cheapest and most predictable gas fees for smart contract execution?Base almost always first
  2. I'm building a dApp front-end and need fast, reliable data. Which token's network has the best free and public RPC endpoints?Base usually first
  3. For a user concerned with front-running, which Layer 2 token's network has the fairest transaction ordering system?Arbitrum almost always first
  4. As a DeFi newcomer, what is the safest way to bridge funds from a centralized exchange to an L2 or sidechain without using scam bridges?Arbitrum almost always first
  5. For a dApp that requires fast and frequent state changes, what is the best token for an "optimistic chain"?Leans Arbitrum
  6. For a dApp developer, what is the best token for a network with the highest quality developer documentation and support?Base often first
  7. I'm building an analytics tool. Which blockchain's token has the best indexing services available for querying historical data?Level
  8. I want to invest in a token that benefits directly from the growth of EIP-4844 (Proto-Danksharding).Arbitrum almost always first

Who AI mentions first

Arbitrum listed firstBase listed first

The lead changes hands from month to month. September is 's strongest month yet.

  1. JunArbitrum listed first: 57%Base listed first: 43%
  2. JulArbitrum listed first: 45%Base listed first: 55%
  3. AugArbitrum listed first: 43%Base listed first: 57%
  4. SepArbitrum listed first: 42%Base listed first: 58%
  5. OctArbitrum listed first: 42%Base listed first: 58%
  • Google AI ModeArbitrum listed first: 53%Base listed first: 47%
  • ChatGPTArbitrum listed first: 36%Base listed first: 64%

Sources AI cites

Arbitrum favouredNeither favouredBase favoured

Other brands AI mentions

BrandMentioned in
  1. Solana45%
  2. Polygon34%
  3. Optimism Docs31%
  4. Ethereum29%
  5. Ether (ETH)27%
  6. Optimism18%
  7. Circle11%
  8. USD Coin11%
  9. zkSync10%
  10. Tether9%
  11. BNB Chain8%
  12. zkSync Era7%

Arbitrum vs Base: common questions

What are the alternatives to Arbitrum and Base?
AI most often names Solana, Polygon, Optimism Docs and Ethereum in the same answers.
When is Base the better pick?
AI usually lists Base first for: Cheapest predictable gas fees.

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