Head-to-head · DEXs & Swaps
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated October 18, 2026
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| Rating | (1) | (0) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
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| Features | 4 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Fermi Fermi (Fermi Labs) is a Solana-based decentralized exchange built around a fully on-chain central limit order book (CLOB) rather than the constant-product AMM model most Solana DEXs use. Its flagship... Perena Perena is a stablecoin infrastructure protocol on Solana that enables stablecoin creation, efficient trading, and yield generation through its Numeraire AMM model. Founded by a former Solana Foundatio...
Fermi is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 0.0/5 for Perena (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Fermi uses a free model, while Perena is free. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.
Fermi offers 4 features including Fully on-chain central limit order book (CLOB) with price-time priority, Decentralized limit order book that separates collateral custody from order placement, Continuum modular sequencing layer for fair transaction ordering and MEV mitigation, and 1 more. Perena counters with 5 features including Numeraire AMM for efficient stablecoin swaps, Hub-and-spoke liquidity model, Stablecoin creation infrastructure, 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. Fermi currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Perena is rated healthy with 99.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Fermi's key strengths include order-book model gives tighter spreads and more predictable fills than amms for active traders, non-custodial design keeps collateral under the trader's control, fair-ordering sequencer reduces front-running exposure. Perena stands out for capital-efficient stablecoin trading, built by former solana foundation stablecoin lead, strong vc backing.
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| Twitter Followers | 1,191 | 42,086 |
| Categories | DEXs & Swaps | DEXs & Swaps, DeFi & Yield |
| Description | Capital-efficient on-chain central limit order book DEX on Solana | Stablecoin infrastructure protocol for creation, trading, and yield on Solana |
Both Fermi and Perena operate in the dexs & swaps space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Fermi has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Fermi is free to start and Perena is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.