| FEATURE | AVANTIS | PARADEX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | DEX | HYBRID |
| Taker Fee | 0.0004% | 0% |
| Maker Fee | 0.0001% | 0% |
| Max Leverage | 500x | 50x |
| Perp Pairs | 80 | 600 |
| 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
Paradex
PROS
- + Zero trading fees for retail users — both maker and taker — on 100+ perpetual futures markets, with pro taker fees at just 0.02%
- + Privacy-preserving trading via zk-encryption hides positions, entries, exits, and PnL from public view, preventing MEV and liquidation sniping
- + 600+ markets spanning perpetual futures, perpetual options, and spot — roughly triple the next competitor's roster
CONS
- − USDC-only collateral — no multi-collateral support, limiting flexibility for traders holding other assets
- − Restricted for US persons, Canadian persons, and sanctioned jurisdictions — VPN usage explicitly prohibited in Terms of Service
- − Minimum order size of $500 on BTC, ETH, and SOL perpetuals ($200 on other markets), higher than many competitors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Avantis or Paradex better?
Paradex has a higher rating (4.5 vs 3.5). Paradex offers lower fees (0% vs 0.0004%). Choose Avantis for higher leverage, and Paradex for lower fees.
What are the fees on Avantis vs Paradex?
Avantis charges 0.0004% taker / 0.0001% maker. Paradex charges 0% taker / 0% maker for perpetuals.