| FEATURE | AVANTIS | DRIFT |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.0004% | 0.035% |
| Maker Fee | 0.0001% | -0.0025% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 101x |
| Perp Pairs | 80 | 40 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 3.5 | 2.0 |
Avantis
PROS
- + Zero-Fee Perpetuals: pay no opening, closing, or borrowing fees on losing trades — only profit-share (as low as 2.5%) on wins
- + Maker fee of just 1 bps (0.01%) — among the cheapest in perp DEX space
- + Trade 80+ markets including crypto, forex, commodities, and indices from a single platform
CONS
- − Single-chain deployment on Base only — traders on other networks must bridge assets
- − Oracle-based execution means dependency on Chainlink feed reliability during extreme volatility
- − Only USDC accepted as collateral — must convert other stables first
Drift
PROS
- + Up to 101x leverage available on SOL, BTC, and ETH perpetual markets via High Leverage Mode
- + Maker rebates up to -0.0033% at VIP tier, meaning makers earn a rebate on each trade
- + Cross-collateral system lets any supported asset (USDT, SOL, JLP, etc.) serve as margin for any position
CONS
- − MAJOR EXPLOIT: $270M stolen on April 1-2, 2026 via Solana durable nonces — protocol under recovery, relaunch pending
- − Only available on Solana — users on other chains must bridge assets
- − High Leverage Mode (up to 101x) charges 2x the bottom taker fee tier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or Drift better?
Avantis has a higher rating (3.5 vs 2). Avantis offers lower fees (0.0004% vs 0.035%). Choose Avantis for lower fees, and Drift for its features.
What are the fees on Avantis vs Drift?
Avantis charges 0.0004% taker / 0.0001% maker. Drift charges 0.035% taker / -0.0025% maker for perpetuals.