The Best Solana DEXs
Why Start With Jupiter?
Because Jupiter routes across Raydium, Orca, Meteora, and more, you almost never get a worse price using it. It also adds DCA, limit orders, and perps. The other DEXs matter most when you want to provide liquidity. Compare in Jupiter vs Raydium.
When to Use Each DEX
- Swapping: Jupiter, always.
- Providing liquidity: Orca or Raydium.
- Perps: Jupiter Perps or Drift.
- New launches: Raydium or Jupiter's launchpad.
Summary
The Solana DEX stack is layered: Raydium, Orca, and Meteora supply liquidity; Drift and Jupiter handle perps; and Jupiter aggregates everything for the best swap price. For trading, start with Jupiter; for LPing or perps, go direct to the specialist venue.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the biggest Solana DEX?
By routed volume, Jupiter dominates because it aggregates the others. Raydium and Orca are the largest standalone AMMs by liquidity.
Should I use Jupiter or a single DEX?
For swaps, use Jupiter — it usually matches or beats any single DEX. Use a specific DEX directly mainly to provide liquidity or use its unique features.