Which Monero pool has the lowest fees?
P2Pool has a 0% pool fee, so it is the clearest choice if you want to avoid a Monero mining pool’s cut. Some traditional pools may also advertise 0%, but you should check their current terms: the lowest advertised fee does not always mean the lowest total cost.
Why P2Pool stands out
A mining pool combines your mining work with other miners’ work, so you can receive smaller, more frequent rewards instead of waiting to find a block alone.
P2Pool is a decentralized pool. That means there is no central operator holding your mining balance or charging a percentage of your rewards.
Its main cost advantages are:
- 0% pool fee: No pool operator takes a cut.
- No payout fee: Your reward goes directly to your wallet through the mined block, rather than through a separate withdrawal.
- No operator-set withdrawal minimum: You do not need to build up a balance on a pool website before requesting payment.
That last point does not mean every tiny amount of mining earns a payment. You still need to submit qualifying mining work, called a share, that is eligible when the pool finds a block. With low computing power, payments can be irregular.
Why a traditional “0% pool” needs a closer look
Traditional pools are run by an operator. Their fees can change, and a 0% offer may be temporary or apply only to a particular service.
Before choosing one, check its current fee and payout pages for:
- The mining fee: The percentage deducted from rewards.
- Withdrawal charges: Any amount deducted when coins are sent to you.
- The payout threshold: How much you must earn before the pool pays.
- Promotion conditions: Whether the zero-fee rate expires.
A payout threshold is not itself a fee. But it matters if you mine slowly: your earnings could sit below the withdrawal minimum for a long time.
Be cautious if a service promises guaranteed profits or asks you to deposit money to “unlock” mined rewards. A zero-fee label does not make a service trustworthy.
What this means for browser mining
If you mine through a website, you may not be choosing the underlying pool yourself. The website can select the pool and take its own service cut, separate from the pool’s fee.
For your comparison, ask two questions:
- Which pool receives your mining work, and what does it charge?
- What does the browser-mining service deduct before crediting or paying you?
P2Pool is generally used with dedicated mining software and access to a Monero node—a program that checks and shares Monero’s transaction records. It is not simply a zero-fee option you can switch on in every browser miner.
Running that setup can also involve electricity, storage, and maintenance. Those are not pool fees, but they still affect what you keep.
The bottom line
P2Pool offers the lowest possible pool fee: 0%. It also avoids a separate payout fee and an operator-controlled withdrawal balance.
If you want browser mining specifically, compare the website’s total deductions and withdrawal rules, not just its underlying pool’s advertised fee. Check current terms before starting, because traditional pool offers and service charges can change.
