Pacifica Alternatives
18 perpetual DEX alternatives ranked — updated 2026-10-04
Offers higher 24h volume ($2.3B) versus Pacifica.
50x leverage · 0.045% taker · No KYC
Rated 4.2/5. Aevo is a non-custodial Layer 2 DEX offering perpetuals and options with up to 20x leverage, using an off-chain order book with on-chain settlement.
20x leverage · 0.08% taker · No KYC
Offers higher leverage up to 1001x and higher 24h volume ($668M) versus Pacifica.
1001x leverage · 0.04% taker · No KYC
Offers lower 0% taker fee and higher 24h volume ($511M) versus Pacifica.
50x leverage · 0% taker · No KYC
Offers lower 0.025% taker fee and higher leverage up to 100x versus Pacifica.
100x leverage · 0.025% taker · No KYC
Rated 4/5. dYdX is a decentralized derivatives exchange on its own Cosmos appchain offering 73 perpetual markets with up to 50x leverage on BTC and ETH, plus Solana spot trading.
50x leverage · 0.05% taker · No KYC
Offers higher leverage up to 200x and higher 24h volume ($709M) versus Pacifica.
200x leverage · 0.045% taker · No KYC
Offers lower 0% taker fee and higher 24h volume ($907M) versus Pacifica.
50x leverage · 0% taker · No KYC
Offers higher leverage up to 500x versus Pacifica.
500x leverage · 0.045% taker · No KYC
Rated 2.5/5. Velocity, formerly Drift, is a Solana perpetuals DEX with USDT settlement and up to 20x leverage, reopened in September 2026 after an April 2026 exploit.
20x leverage · 0.06% taker · No KYCFrequently Asked Questions
What is the best alternative to Pacifica?
The highest-rated alternative to Pacifica is Hyperliquid (4.8/5), a DEX with up to 50x leverage and a 0.045% taker fee. Offers higher 24h volume ($2.3B) versus Pacifica.
Why look for a Pacifica alternative?
Traders compare Pacifica alternatives for lower fees, higher leverage, different collateral or chains, KYC vs no-KYC access, or geo-restrictions. All 18 alternatives here are live perpetual DEXs, ranked on the same up-to-date data as our Pacifica review.
Are these Pacifica alternatives no-KYC?
Most are. 18 of the 18 alternatives let you trade by connecting a wallet with no identity verification. Check each card — hybrid exchanges may require KYC.