DEX comparison · updated Oct 10, 2026
JupitervsMeteora
Aggregator versus pool: Jupiter routes across every Solana DEX for the best price, while Meteora's dynamic liquidity pools are one of the venues it routes to.
At a glance
Higher 24h volume
Jupiter
$438.4M
Lower taker fee
Jupiter
0.07%
Deeper liquidity (TVL)
Jupiter
$1.92B
Longer track record
Jupiter
since 2021
dexwatch score
Jupiter
85/100
Full comparison
Every figure is a dated snapshot from public sources (Oct 10, 2026); fields without a verifiable source show n/a. “Best” marks the stronger value in a row — higher volume or liquidity, lower fees, longer track record. Max leverage is shown as information, not a positive.
| Exchange | $JUP ★★★★★★★★★★85/100Excellent | $MET ★★★★★★★★★★70/100Fair |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Spot Aggregator + Perps | Spot DEX (AMM) |
| Chains | Solana | Solana |
| 24h volume | $438.4MBest | $136.3M |
| 7d volume | $2.81BBest | $1.24B |
| Total value lockedLiquidity depth | $1.92BBest | $307.8M |
| Open interest | $44.2M | n/a |
| Token price | $0.372 | $0.424 |
| 24h change | 3.62% | 1.20% |
| Market cap | $1.24B | $236.4M |
| Maker feeNegative = rebate | 0% | 0% |
| Taker feeLower is cheaper | 0.07%Best | 0.2% |
| Max leverageHigher = riskier | 20× | — |
| Trading pairs | 1,200 | 5,200Best |
| LaunchedLonger track record | 2021Best | 2023 |
| Security scoredexwatch estimate | 84/100 | n/a |
| Audits | OtterSecSec3 | Not available |
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The honest take
Jupiter
✓By far the most active user base in DeFi (~1.8M monthly addresses)
✓Always routes you to the best available price on Solana
✓Clean, approachable interface — a great first DeFi app
✕Solana-only — no cross-chain trading
✕Its perps product is younger than the spot swaps
Meteora
We have not published an editorial pros-and-cons review for Meteora yet; the figures above come from public sources.
Jupiter vs Meteora FAQ
Which has higher trading volume, Jupiter or Meteora?
Jupiter — about $438.4M in the last 24 hours versus $136.3M on Meteora. Figures are a dated snapshot (Oct 10, 2026) and move constantly.
Is Jupiter or Meteora cheaper to trade?
Jupiter lists the lower headline taker fee (0.07% versus 0.2%). Your real cost also depends on network gas, maker rebates, spreads and price impact on the size you trade.
Which has deeper liquidity, Jupiter or Meteora?
Jupiter holds more total value locked ($1.92B versus $307.8M), a rough proxy for how much size a market can absorb.
Which offers higher leverage, Jupiter or Meteora?
Jupiter allows up to 20×; Meteora is a spot venue with no leverage.
What's the main difference between Jupiter and Meteora?
Jupiter is a spot aggregator + perps on Solana, while Meteora is a spot dex (amm) on Solana. Match the venue to the chain and assets you actually use.
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