Head-to-head · DeFi & Yield
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated August 9, 2026
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| Rating | (4) | (3) |
| Pricing | Free | Paid |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | solana only | solana only |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Sandglass Sandglass is a yield tokenization protocol on Solana that splits yield-bearing assets into two separate instruments: principal tokens (PT) and yield tokens (YT). By separating the principal from the f... Raiku Raiku is a coordination layer that sells guaranteed blockspace on Solana through Ahead-of-Time (AoT) and Just-in-Time (JiT) auctions. Instead of competing in the open mempool and hoping a transaction...
Raiku is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 3 reviews, compared to 4.8/5 for Sandglass (4 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Sandglass uses a free model, while Raiku is paid. Sandglass has the edge for users who want a no-cost solution, though Raiku's paid features may justify the investment for power users.
Sandglass offers 5 features including Splits yield-bearing assets into principal tokens (PT) and yield tokens (YT), Fixed-rate yield locking via discounted principal tokens, Leveraged yield trading for amplified yield exposure, and 2 more. Raiku counters with 5 features including Ahead-of-Time (AoT) auctions to reserve Solana blockspace in advance, Just-in-Time (JiT) auctions for immediate inclusion demand, Deterministic transaction inclusion for latency-sensitive systems, 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. Sandglass currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Raiku is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Sandglass's key strengths include brings pendle-style yield tokenization natively to solana, enables predictable fixed-rate returns through pt, supports both lst and lending yields as sources.
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| Twitter Followers | 3,268 | 17,295 |
| Categories | DeFi & Yield | Developer Tools, DeFi & Yield |
| Description | Yield tokenization protocol for Solana DeFi strategies | Guaranteed Solana transaction inclusion via ahead-of-time blockspace auctions |
Both Sandglass and Raiku operate in the defi & yield space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Raiku has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Sandglass is free to start and check Raiku's pricing. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.