| FEATURE | AVANTIS | GMX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | DEX |
| Taker Fee | 0.0004% | 0.06% |
| Maker Fee | 0.0001% | 0.04% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 100x |
| Perp Pairs | 80 | 87 |
| Spot Trading | No | Yes |
| KYC Required | No | No |
| Rating | 3.5 | 4.5 |
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
GMX
PROS
- + Low dynamic perpetual trading fees starting at 0.04% for balance-improving trades, reduced from 0.05% in January 2025
- + Up to 100x leverage on BTC, ETH, and other major perpetual pairs with isolated margin
- + Multichain deployment across 8 networks including Arbitrum, Avalanche, Ethereum, Base, and Solana
CONS
- − US users are geo-restricted at the frontend level, along with several sanctioned countries
- − No native mobile app — requires third-party wallet dApp browsers for mobile trading
- − Dynamic fee model (0.04%-0.06%) can be less predictable than fixed-fee exchanges
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or GMX better?
GMX has a higher rating (4.5 vs 3.5). Avantis offers lower fees (0.0004% vs 0.06%). Choose Avantis for lower fees, and GMX for its features.
What are the fees on Avantis vs GMX?
Avantis charges 0.0004% taker / 0.0001% maker. GMX charges 0.06% taker / 0.04% maker for perpetuals.