Head-to-head · DEXs & Swaps
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated September 1, 2026
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| Rating | (4) | (2) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
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| Features | 6 features | 5 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... Percolator Percolator is a next-generation perpetual DEX being built on Solana by co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, positioned to rival established on-chain derivatives venues like Hyperliquid and Aster. Its headlin...
Archer Exchange is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 4.8/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 4.5/5 for Percolator (2 reviews). 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 Percolator is free. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.
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. Percolator counters with 5 features including Sharded matching engine splitting order books into parallel slabs, Designed for high-throughput on-chain derivatives trading, Built natively on Solana by co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, and 2 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. Percolator 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. Percolator stands out for parallel slab architecture targets very high on-chain throughput, credible technical pedigree from a solana co-founder, keeps derivatives execution on-chain and self-custodied.
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| Categories | DEXs & Swaps, DeFi & Yield | DEXs & Swaps, DeFi & Yield |
| Description | Fully on-chain orderbook DEX with MEV-protected batch auctions | Next-gen perpetual DEX on Solana by co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko |
Both Archer Exchange and Percolator operate in the dexs & swaps space, so this is a direct head-to-head. 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 Percolator is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.