Head-to-head · Payment Tools
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated September 1, 2026
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| Rating | (4) | (3) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
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| Features | 6 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Avici Avici is a self-custodial neobank built on Solana that lets users spend crypto directly through a Visa-branded card while retaining control of their funds. Instead of seed phrases, the Avici wallet us... Strike Strike is a payments app built on Bitcoin's Lightning Network that lets users send and receive money globally with instant settlement and no fees. While its foundation is Bitcoin, Strike also supports...
Strike is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 3 reviews, compared to 4.8/5 for Avici (4 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Avici uses a freemium model, while Strike is free. Strike has the edge for budget-conscious users, though Avici's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.
Avici offers 6 features including Self-custodial smart wallet using account abstraction and passkeys (no seed phrase), Virtual and physical Visa cards with Apple Pay / Google Pay support, EUR IBAN and USD ACH virtual accounts with auto-conversion to USDC, and 3 more. Strike counters with 5 features including Zero-fee, instant global money transfers over Bitcoin Lightning, Buy and sell SOL alongside BTC, Direct deposit support, 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. Avici currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Strike is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Avici's key strengths include self-custody preserved while still enabling everyday card spending, passkey/biometric ux removes seed-phrase friction for mainstream users, fiat on/off via iban and ach bridges traditional banking with stablecoins. Strike stands out for no-fee instant transfers are strong for cross-border payments, familiar consumer app makes sol exposure approachable for newcomers, combines real payments features (bill pay, direct deposit) with crypto.
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| Twitter Followers | 47,461 | 165,787 |
| Categories | Wallets, Payment Tools, DeFi & Yield | Payment Tools |
| Description | Self-custodial Solana neobank with a Visa card and IBAN | Send money globally with zero fees using Bitcoin and Solana |
Both Avici and Strike operate in the payment tools space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Strike has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Avici is free to start and Strike is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.