Pyth Network vs Orca

Overview

Pyth Network Pyth Network is a high-fidelity oracle network that delivers real-time price data to Solana and other blockchains. Unlike traditional oracles that source data from public APIs, Pyth aggregates price f... Orca Orca is a user-friendly decentralized exchange on Solana known for its clean interface and concentrated liquidity pools (Whirlpools). It has consistently been one of the top DEXs by volume on Solana,...

Community Ratings

Pyth Network is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 4.5/5 stars across 2 reviews, compared to 0.0/5 for Orca (0 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.

Pricing & Value

Pyth Network uses a free model — Free to consume price feeds. Small update fee paid per price pull on some chains. PYTH token used for governance and data staking., while Orca is free — No platform fee. Standard DEX swap fees apply (set per pool, typically 0.01%-1%).. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.

Key Features

Pyth Network offers 8 features including Real-time price feeds from 90+ institutional data contributors, Sub-second update latency (~400ms on Solana) for real-time DeFi, 500+ price feeds covering crypto, equities, forex, and commodities, and 5 more. Orca counters with 8 features including Whirlpools concentrated liquidity with customizable price ranges, Clean, intuitive swap interface for instant token exchanges, Integrated LP analytics with fee tracking and impermanent loss data, and 5 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.

Reliability & Health

We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Pyth Network currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Orca is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.

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