Cost Guide 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Create an ERC-20 Token?
A transparent breakdown of every cost involved - from deployment to trading.
Quick answer
Creating an ERC-20 token in 2026 typically costs $10–$60 in total: a small service fee (if using a no-code tool) plus Ethereum gas for the deployment transaction. There are no ongoing or recurring costs after deployment.
Cost Breakdown
| Cost | Who charges it | Typical amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment service fee | ETHTokenLaunch | 0.030 ETH (£50.37) | Covers gas + server costs. One-time, per deployment. |
| Ethereum gas | Ethereum network | $5 – $40 | Varies with network congestion. Paid automatically from your wallet. |
| Uniswap liquidity (optional) | Your choice | Any amount | ETH you seed into your liquidity pool. You can withdraw it at any time. |
| Uniswap gas (optional) | Ethereum network | $5 – $20 | Gas for creating the pool and approving the token. |
| Total (deploy only) | ~$15 – $55 | At average 2026 gas prices. |
What Affects Gas Costs?
Ethereum gas is priced in gwei (billionths of ETH). The total fee for any transaction is:
For a token deployment, the gas units are roughly fixed (determined by the contract size). The gas price fluctuates based on how busy the Ethereum network is at the time. For a deep dive into how gas works, see our Ethereum gas fees explained guide. To minimise costs:
- Deploy on a weekend or off-peak hours (UTC) when demand is lower
- Check the Etherscan Gas Tracker before deploying
- Set your MetaMask gas to "Low" if you're not in a rush - it's slower but cheaper
DIY vs No-Code: Which Is Cheaper?
DIY (Remix / Hardhat)
- No service fee
- Same Ethereum gas costs
- Requires Solidity knowledge
- 1–4 hours to set up and test
- Risk of contract bugs
- Security audit recommended
ETHTokenLaunch Recommended
- Small flat service fee
- Same Ethereum gas costs
- No coding required
- Deploy in under 60 seconds
- Audited contract template
- Etherscan link on success
In practice, if you're not a Solidity developer, the time and risk cost of DIY far outweighs the small service fee of a no-code tool.
Ongoing Costs After Deployment
Once your token is deployed, there are no recurring fees from ETHTokenLaunch. However, you may incur Ethereum gas costs for:
| Action | Typical gas cost |
|---|---|
| Transfer tokens to another address | $0.50 – $5 |
| Add liquidity to Uniswap | $5 – $20 |
| Remove liquidity from Uniswap | $5 – $15 |
| Renounce ownership | $2 – $8 |
| Verify contract on Etherscan | Free (off-chain) |
Ready to deploy your token?
One flat fee of 0.030 ETH (£50.37). No subscriptions, no surprises.