Head-to-head · DeFi & Yield
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated November 7, 2026
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| Rating | (3) | (2) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
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| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Orca Whirlpools Orca Whirlpools brings concentrated liquidity to Orca, widely regarded as one of Solana's most user-friendly DEXs. It makes an advanced LP technique approachable. Liquidity providers can supply withi... Streamex Streamex is a Solana platform built around GLDY, a yield-bearing token that tracks the spot price of gold while paying holders yield in additional gold. It brings a familiar safe-haven asset on-chain...
Streamex is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 2 reviews, compared to 4.7/5 for Orca Whirlpools (3 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Orca Whirlpools uses a free model, while Streamex is free. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.
Orca Whirlpools offers 5 features including Concentrated liquidity on Orca, Provide liquidity within chosen price ranges, Higher capital efficiency and fee earnings, and 2 more. Streamex counters with 5 features including GLDY token tracks the spot price of gold, Yield paid in additional gold, not a separate reward token, On-chain trading and liquidity via Orca on Solana, 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. Orca Whirlpools currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Streamex is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Orca Whirlpools's key strengths include most beginner-friendly clmm on solana, higher fees than passive amm positions, deep liquidity and volume. Streamex stands out for combines gold price exposure with a gold-denominated yield, brings a familiar safe-haven asset on-chain, fast, low-fee settlement on solana.
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| Twitter Followers | 192,511 | 26,136 |
| Categories | DeFi & Yield | DeFi & Yield |
| Description | Concentrated liquidity pools with user-friendly interface on Solana | Yield-bearing tokenized gold (GLDY) that pays yield in more gold |
Both Orca Whirlpools and Streamex operate in the defi & yield space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Streamex has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Orca Whirlpools is free to start and Streamex is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.