Head-to-head · DEXs & Swaps
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated October 21, 2026
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| Rating | (4) | (4) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
| Open Source | ||
| 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... PumpSwap PumpSwap is Pump.fun's Solana AMM. When a Pump.fun bonding curve reaches its graduation threshold, the token's liquidity moves automatically to its canonical PumpSwap pool and trading continues there....
Archer Exchange is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 4.8/5 stars across 4 reviews, compared to 4.5/5 for PumpSwap (4 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 PumpSwap is free — Pump.fun currently documents a 0.015 SOL graduation fee. Pool swap fees vary with pairing, pool type and market-cap tier; network and third-party interface costs may also apply. Verify the current official fee schedule.. 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. PumpSwap counters with 5 features including Automatic migration from Pump.fun bonding curve to a canonical PumpSwap pool, AMM trading after graduation, SOL and eligible USDC pairings, 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. PumpSwap 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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| Categories | DEXs & Swaps, DeFi & Yield | DEXs & Swaps |
| Description | Fully on-chain orderbook DEX with MEV-protected batch auctions | Pump.fun AMM for graduated tokens, with pool-specific trading and creator fees |
Both Archer Exchange and PumpSwap 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 PumpSwap is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.