Head-to-head · DEXs & Swaps
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 21, 2026
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| Rating | (0) | (1) |
| 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
Pacifica Pacifica is a next-generation hybrid perpetual futures exchange on Solana, founded by former FTX COO Constance Wang. The platform has rapidly grown to become one of the largest perpetual DEXes on Sola... 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....
Phoenix is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 0.0/5 for Pacifica (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Pacifica 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.
Pacifica offers 5 features including Perpetual futures with up to 50x leverage, Sub-20ms order matching latency, Hybrid on-chain/off-chain architecture, 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. Pacifica 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.
Pacifica's key strengths include $440m+ daily volume — deep liquidity, founded by ex-ftx coo (strong trading expertise), cex-like speed with defi self-custody.
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| Twitter Followers | 35,442 | 33,673 |
| Categories | DEXs & Swaps | DEXs & Swaps |
| Description | High-performance perpetual futures exchange rivaling Jupiter perps on Solana | Fully on-chain limit order book DEX built natively on Solana |
Both Pacifica and Phoenix operate in the dexs & swaps space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Phoenix has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Pacifica 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.