Orca vs Osmosis Labs

How Orca vs Osmosis Labs compare on our ratings, dex specs, funding, pros and cons.

Orca3.6/5
VS
Feature
Ratings
Our score3.6/54.0/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Liquidity & pricing4.53.0
Fees3.04.5
Security4.04.0
Ease of use4.04.5
Chain coverage2.54.0
Specs
KYC requiredNot disclosed No
TypeAMMAMM, Order book
ChainsSolana, OtherOther
Swap feeNot disclosedVaries by pool
Limit ordersNot disclosed Yes
Cross-chain swaps No Yes
Audited YesNot disclosed
Open source Yes Yes
Governance tokenORCAOSMO
MEV protectionNot disclosed Yes
Points or rewards programNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded20212021
HeadquartersUnited StatesSingapore
InvestorsCoinbase Ventures, Placeholder, Polychain Capital, Solana Ventures +2Paradigm, Do Kwon, Ethereal Ventures, Figment +2
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Solana-native AMM with $500B+ cumulative trading volume
  • Concentrated liquidity gives providers control over price ranges
  • Open-source code with 4+ independent security reviews
  • Position simulator shows projected returns before deposits
  • No identity verification or KYC required for trading
  • Gas fees can be paid in over 160 different supported assets
  • Superfluid staking earns staking yields on active pool liquidity
  • On-chain ProtoRev module captures MEV directly for the protocol
Cons
  • Concentrated liquidity can leave positions inactive outside their chosen range
  • Swaps remain exposed to MEV and slippage
  • Long-tail pools can have thin liquidity
  • Pools and vaults carry smart-contract risk
  • IBC rate limiting can temporarily halt cross-chain transfers during sudden volume spikes
  • Exposure to counterparty bridge exploits on wrapped non-native assets
  • Total value locked stood at about $11.3 million in October 2026
Best forSolana token swappers, Concentrated-liquidity providers, Solana yield strategistsCosmos ecosystem token traders, Non-custodial cross-chain swappers, Concentrated liquidity yield providers

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