Head-to-head · DeFi & Yield
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated October 15, 2026
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| Rating | (4) | (1) |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | Solana | Solana |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 5 features | 8 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... Save (fka Solend) Save, formerly known as Solend, is one of the original and largest decentralized lending and borrowing protocols on Solana. Rebranded from Solend in late 2024, Save allows users to deposit crypto asse...
Save (fka Solend) is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, 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 Save (fka Solend) is free — Free to use. Interest rates are algorithmically determined by supply and demand. Small protocol fee on interest earned by depositors.. Both tools are free, so cost isn't a deciding factor — focus on features and reliability instead.
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. Save (fka Solend) counters with 8 features including Algorithmic lending and borrowing with dynamic interest rates based on utilization, Multi-pool architecture — main pool for blue-chips, isolated pools for newer assets, Real-time oracle pricing with dynamic liquidation thresholds for risk management, 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. Sandglass currently has a healthy health status with 99.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Save (fka Solend) 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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| Twitter Followers | 3,207 | 81,477 |
| Categories | DeFi & Yield | DeFi & Yield |
| Description | Yield tokenization protocol for Solana DeFi strategies | Decentralized lending and borrowing protocol — formerly Solend |
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. Save (fka Solend) stands out for one of the longest-running solana lending protocols — battle-tested through multiple market cycles, wide asset support including liquid staking tokens enables diverse lending strategies, strong risk management track record — survived major market crashes without protocol insolvency. On the flip side, Sandglass's weaknesses include yield tokenization is conceptually complex for newcomers, while Save (fka Solend)'s main drawback is controversial governance incident in 2022 (attempted whale account takeover) damaged trust.
Both Sandglass and Save (fka Solend) operate in the defi & yield space, so this is a direct head-to-head. Save (fka Solend) 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 Save (fka Solend) is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.