Head-to-head · Exchanges
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 18, 2026
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| Rating | (1) | (1) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
CEX.IO CEX.IO is a regulated cryptocurrency exchange established in 2013, offering SOL trading, instant crypto purchases, and staking rewards. Its long history and compliance focus are central to its positio... Upbit Upbit is the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea by volume and a major venue for trading SOL. It offers SOL/KRW and SOL/BTC pairs with deep liquidity, making it a significant gateway betwee...
Upbit is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.0/5 for CEX.IO (1 review). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
CEX.IO uses a freemium model, while Upbit is freemium. Both offer free tiers with paid upgrades, so try each before committing to a paid plan.
CEX.IO offers 5 features including SOL trading on a regulated exchange since 2013, Instant crypto purchases, Staking rewards, and 2 more. Upbit counters with 5 features including SOL/KRW and SOL/BTC trading pairs with deep liquidity, Operated by Dunamu and backed by Kakao, Consistently ranks among top 5 global exchanges by volume, 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. CEX.IO currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Upbit is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
CEX.IO's key strengths include long operating history and multi-jurisdiction licensing, fiat ramps ease entry from traditional finance, staking available alongside trading. Upbit stands out for deep sol liquidity, especially against the korean won, major, top-5 global exchange with strong reputation, strict listing standards and regulatory compliance. On the flip side, CEX.IO's weaknesses include centralized and custodial — not self-custody, while Upbit's main drawback is centralized custodian — users do not hold their own keys.
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| Twitter Followers | 1,854,691 | 88,987 |
| Categories | Exchanges | Exchanges |
| Description | Regulated crypto exchange with instant buy and staking since 2013 | South Korea's largest crypto exchange — high SOL liquidity and KRW trading pairs |
Both CEX.IO and Upbit operate in the exchanges space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Upbit has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — CEX.IO is free to start and Upbit is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.