Head-to-head · DEXs & Swaps
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated September 1, 2026
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| Rating | (1) | (2) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 5 features | 8 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Matcha Matcha is a decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregator built by 0x Labs that finds the best price for a token swap by routing across many liquidity sources — the 0x aggregation engine plus DEXs like Unis... Phoenix Phoenix is a decentralized exchange built from the ground up on Solana that uses a fully on-chain central limit order book (CLOB) rather than the automated market maker (AMM) model used by most DEXs....
Both Matcha and Phoenix hold similar community ratings, suggesting users find comparable value in each. Your choice should come down to specific features, pricing, and ecosystem fit rather than overall score.
Matcha uses a free model, while Phoenix is free — Free to trade. Minimal trading fees (maker/taker) that go to market makers. Standard Solana transaction fees apply.. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.
Matcha offers 5 features including Aggregates many DEXs and liquidity sources (0x, Uniswap, SushiSwap, 1inch) for best price, Cross-chain: Solana plus EVM networks in one app, Token risk scores and liquidity insights to flag scams, and 2 more. Phoenix counters with 8 features including Fully on-chain central limit order book (CLOB) with real-time matching, Limit orders, market orders, and post-only orders like a centralized exchange, Zero impermanent loss for market makers — set precise price levels, 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. Matcha currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Phoenix is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Matcha's key strengths include one of the few aggregators covering both solana and evm chains, optimal-route pricing aware of price impact and network fees, built-in scam/risk signals; self-custody.
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| Twitter Followers | 83,726 | 34,936 |
| Categories | DEXs & Swaps | DEXs & Swaps |
| Description | Cross-chain DEX aggregator by 0x with Solana support | Fully on-chain limit order book DEX built natively on Solana |
Both Matcha and Phoenix operate in the dexs & swaps space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Neither has a clear community advantage, so your decision should be feature-driven. We recommend trying both — Matcha is free to start and Phoenix is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.