Head-to-head · Comparison
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 6, 2026
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| Rating | (2) | (1) |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 6 features | 8 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Archer Exchange Archer is a fully on-chain central limit orderbook (CLOB) spot exchange on Solana. Instead of continuous matching, it settles trades in discrete dual-flow batch auctions — shielding market makers from... Helius Helius is the premier developer platform for Solana, providing enterprise-grade RPC infrastructure, webhooks, enhanced APIs, and developer tools that power many of the ecosystem's most popular applica...
Archer Exchange is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 4.5/5 stars across 2 reviews, compared to 4.0/5 for Helius (1 review). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Archer Exchange uses a free model, while Helius is freemium — Free tier: 30 RPS, 1M credits/day. Developer: $49/mo. Business: $499/mo. Enterprise: custom pricing.. Archer Exchange has the edge for users who want a no-cost solution, though Helius's paid features may justify the investment for power users.
Archer Exchange offers 6 features including Fully on-chain central limit orderbook (no off-chain matching), Dual-flow batch-auction settlement, Sandwich / MEV protection by design, and 3 more. Helius counters with 8 features including Enterprise-grade RPC nodes with optimized routing and low latency, Enhanced transaction API parsing raw data into human-readable formats, Digital Asset API (DAS) for comprehensive NFT and token metadata, and 5 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.
We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Archer Exchange currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Helius is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Archer Exchange's key strengths include on-chain orderbook removes off-chain matching trust, batch auctions blunt sandwich/mev on every trade, maker protection from toxic flow attracts real liquidity.
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| Twitter Followers | 2,242 | 73,947 |
| Categories | DEXs & Swaps, DeFi & Yield | Data & Indexing, RPC Providers |
| Description | Fully on-chain orderbook DEX with MEV-protected batch auctions | The developer platform for building on Solana |
While Archer Exchange (DEXs & Swaps) and Helius (Data & Indexing) serve different primary purposes, users often consider both when building their Solana toolkit. Archer Exchange has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Archer Exchange is free to start and Helius is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.