Solana trading bot comparison
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Photon vs Terminal (Solana)
The leading recorded distinction: launchpad coverage.
Quick verdict
Check which entries matter to your workflow: the launchpad coverage lists contain 0 unique to Photon and 6 unique to Terminal. A longer list alone does not establish better execution.
Bot rating summary
- Photon: ★★★★½ 4.9/5 (Excellent)
- Terminal: ★★★★½ 4.8/5 (Excellent)
Feature comparison
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Bot | Photon Review Open |
Terminal Review Open |
| Product description | Ultra-fast Solana web trading terminal with Smart-MEV protection, Jito and bloxroute routing, live pair discovery, Memescope launchpad scanning, multi-wallet trading and advanced quick execution tools. | Multi-chain memecoin trading terminal with advanced order strategies, wallet tracking, non-custodial security and a full-featured mobile PWA across Solana, Ethereum, Base and BNB. |
| Active trading chains (product-wide) | SOL | SOL, BNB, Base, Robinhood |
| Interface | Web + PWA | Web + PWA |
| Languages | English, Chinese Simplified | English |
| Custody model | Hybrid | Non Custodial |
| Rebate / rewards | — | — |
| Trading fee | 1% | 1% |
| Execution focus | Speed First | — |
| Priority fee control | Manual | — |
| Slippage control | Advanced | — |
| MEV protection | ✔ Yes | — |
| Sniper | — | ✔ Yes |
| Limit orders | ✔ Yes | — |
| Token discovery | Integrated | Integrated |
| Multi-wallet | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Mobile experience | Good | Good |
| Preset support | ✔ Yes | — |
| Editorial score | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Beginner friendly | Low | Medium |
| Setup time | 5 min | 5 min |
| Official links |
Fees comparison
Photon: 1%
Terminal: 1%
Trading fees are only part of the real cost. Cashback, referral rewards or discounted fee structures can make one bot more cost-efficient over time depending on how often you trade.
Pro comparison
This advanced comparison focuses on deeper product differences that matter more to active traders, such as execution controls, discovery tooling, wallet intelligence, launch coverage and market access.
Execution & Speed
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Execution focus | Speed First | Not confirmed |
| Priority fee control | Manual | Not confirmed |
| Slippage control | Advanced | Not confirmed |
| Retry handling | Basic | Not confirmed |
| MEV protection | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Private transactions | Yes | Not confirmed |
Discovery & Intelligence
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery engine | Integrated | Integrated |
| Live feeds | New Pairs • Wallet Activity • Social Signals • Trending | Trenches Feed • New Pairs • Migration Tracker • Wallet Activity • Social Signals |
Trading & Automation
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Limit orders | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Auto sell | No | Not confirmed |
| DCA orders | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Sniping support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Preset support | Yes | Not confirmed |
Wallet & Infrastructure
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-wallet trading | Yes | Yes |
| Wallet tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Internal wallets | Yes | Yes |
| Supported wallets | None confirmed | Phantom |
| Interface workflow | Web + PWA | Web + PWA |
Market Coverage
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Supported chains | SOL | SOL, BNB, Base, Robinhood |
| DEX integrations | Raydium • Raydium Clmm • Raydium Cpmm • LaunchLab • Meteora Amm • Meteora Dlmm • Meteora Damm • Meteora Dbc • Pump Swap • Orca +2 more | Not confirmed |
Rewards & Referral
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Reward model (product-wide) | Points | Cashback |
| Referral model (product-wide) | Points Referral | Revenue Share |
| Referral reward type (product-wide) | Points | Trading Fee Share |
How to read this pro comparison
Here we focus on the deeper product differences that impact real trading performance, such as routing depth, discovery tooling, wallet intelligence, launch coverage and execution controls on Solana.
We avoid publishing fixed speed rankings for Photon and Terminal, since execution performance depends on factors like RPC quality, region, device performance, priority fees and network congestion.
Since real-world performance depends on setup, this comparison prioritizes product design and workflow differences instead of fixed latency claims.
Trader fit
- For beginner accessibility, the recorded ratings are Low (Photon) and Medium (Terminal). Treat these as editorial guidance, not a measured setup time.
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FAQ
Does an unlisted feature mean it is unsupported?
No. A missing value means the available data does not establish support. It is different from an explicit negative value.
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