Head-to-head · Staking
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated August 30, 2026
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| Rating | (1) | (1) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
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| Features | 7 features | 8 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Kiln Kiln is the leading institutional staking platform operating 50,000+ validators and managing over $14 billion in staked assets across 50+ Proof-of-Stake networks. For Solana, Kiln represents approxima... Marinade Finance Marinade Finance is the largest liquid staking protocol on Solana, enabling users to stake their SOL tokens while maintaining liquidity through the mSOL liquid staking token. By delegating SOL to Mari...
Kiln is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.0/5 for Marinade Finance (1 review). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Kiln uses a freemium model, while Marinade Finance is free — No fee to stake. Marinade takes a small management fee from staking rewards. Unstaking has a small delay for native staking.. Marinade Finance has the edge for budget-conscious users, though Kiln's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.
Kiln offers 7 features including 50,000+ validators across 50+ PoS networks, $14B+ in managed staked assets, 2.5% of entire Solana network stake, and 4 more. Marinade Finance counters with 8 features including Liquid staking with mSOL token that accrues rewards automatically, Smart delegation across 400+ validators for optimal yield and decentralization, Native staking option for users who prefer traditional validator delegation, and 5 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. Kiln currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Marinade Finance is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Kiln's key strengths include enterprise-grade with soc 2 compliance, massive scale provides reliability, no minimum makes it accessible to everyone.
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| Twitter Followers | 11,965 | 75,725 |
| Categories | Staking | DeFi & Yield, Staking, Liquid Staking |
| Description | Enterprise-grade staking platform managing $14B+ across 50+ PoS networks including Solana | The leading liquid staking protocol on Solana |
Both Kiln and Marinade Finance operate in the staking space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Kiln has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Kiln is free to start and Marinade Finance is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.