Jupiter vs Orca: Quick Compare (2026)
Jupiter is a dex platform rated 9.5/10 with $836M TVL, best for All Solana traders. Orca is a dex platform rated 8.5/10 with $267M TVL, best for CLMM liquidity provisioning.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
| Feature | Jupiter | Orca |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 9.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| TVL | $836M | $267M |
| APY | — | Varies by pool |
| Best for | All Solana traders | CLMM liquidity provisioning |
| Not best for | Not ideal for beginners who find multi-step swap routing confusing, or passive holders who rarely trade. Jupiter's perps UI has a steep learning curve compared to centralized exchanges. | Not ideal for traders who want perps, limit orders, or DCA — Orca is a pure spot DEX. Users seeking maximum yield should compare Orca Whirlpool returns against Meteora DLMM and Raydium CLMM before committing liquidity. |
| Founded | 2021 | 2021 |
Fees Comparison
Jupiter Fees
| Fee | Value |
|---|---|
| Swap fee | 0% |
| Perp open/close | 0.1% |
Orca Fees
| Fee | Value |
|---|---|
| Pool fee tiers | 0.01% / 0.05% / 0.3% / 1% |
| No protocol fee on swaps | 0% |
Pros & Cons
Jupiter
Pros
- Best swap pricing via aggregation
- Most features of any Solana DEX
- Trusted by majority of Solana users
Cons
- Perps UI is complex for beginners
- Routing can add 1-2 extra hops
Orca
Pros
- Best-in-class CLMM UX
- Multiple fee tiers (0.01%, 0.05%, 0.3%, 1%)
Cons
- Lower TVL than Jupiter or Raydium
When to Choose Jupiter
Best for: All Solana traders
Honest limitation: Jupiter routes through 20+ DEXs which adds 1-2 extra transaction hops. During Solana network congestion, multi-hop routes can fail or require higher priority fees. Jupiter charges no protocol fee, but underlying pool fees (0.01-0.3%) still apply on every swap.
When to Choose Orca
Best for: CLMM liquidity provisioning
Honest limitation: Orca's concentrated liquidity (Whirlpools) requires active range management. Passive LPs who set-and-forget will underperform compared to actively managed positions or simple staking.