Head-to-head · DeFi & Yield
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 18, 2026
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| Rating | (1) | (2) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
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| Features | 5 features | 8 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... Zeta Markets Zeta Markets is a decentralized derivatives exchange on Solana offering perpetual futures and options trading with on-chain order books. It provides advanced trading tools for derivatives traders who...
Zeta Markets is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 4.5/5 stars across 2 reviews, compared to 4.0/5 for Orca Whirlpools (1 review). 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 Zeta Markets is free — No platform fee. Trading fees: maker -0.01% (rebate), taker 0.05%. Fees reduced at higher volume tiers.. 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. Zeta Markets counters with 8 features including On-chain central limit order book for perpetual futures, Cross-margin system for portfolio-level capital efficiency, Limit orders, stop-losses, and take-profit at protocol level, 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. Orca Whirlpools currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Zeta Markets 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.
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| Twitter Followers | 191,068 | 3,382 |
| Categories | DeFi & Yield | DeFi & Yield, Perp DEXs |
| Description | Concentrated liquidity pools with user-friendly interface on Solana | Decentralized perpetual futures exchange on Solana |
Both Orca Whirlpools and Zeta Markets operate in the defi & yield space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Zeta Markets 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 Zeta Markets is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.