Arbitrum smart contract frameworks and SDKs2 smart contract frameworks and SDKs whose own docs name Arbitrum, compared on price, network and the catch. Checked against each maker's own pages; last updated Oct 23, 2026.
| Tool | Best for | Price | Arbitrum | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wormhole TypeScript SDK | Cross-chain messaging and token transfers from TypeScript | Free (open source) | Mainnet | A chain in the docs may not be live; relayed transfers deduct a fee; no NEAR support in the SDK |
| Arbitrum Stylus SDK | Rust smart contracts on Arbitrum that interoperate with Solidity | Free (open source) | Mainnet | New Stylus contract activations on Arbitrum One and Nova are paused for now |
Compare two side by side: Wormhole TypeScript SDK vs Arbitrum Stylus SDK
Best for Cross-chain messaging and token transfers from TypeScript
Catch A chain in the docs may not be live; relayed transfers deduct a fee; no NEAR support in the SDK
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Algorand+4Best for Rust smart contracts on Arbitrum that interoperate with Solidity
Catch New Stylus contract activations on Arbitrum One and Nova are paused for now
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