1inch vs Phoenix

Overview

1inch 1inch is one of the most established DEX aggregators in crypto, processing billions in volume across multiple chains. In April 2025, 1inch expanded to Solana with its Swap and Fusion protocols, bringi... Phoenix Phoenix is a decentralized exchange built from the ground up on Solana that uses a fully on-chain central limit order book (CLOB) rather than the automated market maker (AMM) model used by most DEXs....

Community Ratings

Phoenix is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 0.0/5 for 1inch (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

1inch uses a free model, while Phoenix is free — Free to trade. Minimal trading fees (maker/taker) that go to market makers. Standard Solana transaction fees apply.. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.

Key Features

1inch offers 5 features including Multi-chain DEX aggregation including Solana, Fusion protocol for MEV-protected swaps, Cross-chain swaps between Solana and other networks, and 2 more. Phoenix counters with 8 features including Fully on-chain central limit order book (CLOB) with real-time matching, Limit orders, market orders, and post-only orders like a centralized exchange, Zero impermanent loss for market makers — set precise price levels, and 5 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.

Reliability & Health

We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. 1inch currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Phoenix is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.

Strengths

1inch's key strengths include established protocol with years of track record, cross-chain swaps in one interface, mev protection via fusion mode. Phoenix stands out for cex-like trading experience with limit orders and tight spreads on a fully decentralized protocol, no impermanent loss risk — market makers control exactly where their liquidity sits, integrated into jupiter and other aggregators so traders automatically get best prices.