Solana trading bot comparison
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GMGN vs Photon (Solana)
The leading recorded distinction: launchpad coverage.
Quick verdict
For launchpad coverage, the lists differ by 14 entries unique to GMGN and 0 unique to Photon. A longer list alone does not establish better execution.
Which bot should you choose
- The recorded interface choices are PWA, Telegram, Web for GMGN and PWA, Web for Photon. Choose the option that suits your routine.
Bot rating summary
- GMGN: ★★★★½ 4.6/5 (Very good)
- Photon: ★★★★½ 4.9/5 (Excellent)
Feature comparison
| Feature | GMGN | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Bot | GMGN Review Open |
Photon Review Open |
| Product description | Hybrid multi-chain trading platform that combines a web terminal, Telegram bots, smart-money analytics, wallet tracking, copy trading, launchpad discovery and automated execution flows. | 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. |
| Active trading chains (product-wide) | SOL, BNB, Base, Monad, ETH, TRON, HyperEVM, MegaETH, Xlayer, Robinhood | SOL |
| Confirmed access surfaces | Web + Telegram + Mobile app | Web |
| Interface languages | Web: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean +8 more confirmed | Not verified |
| Custody model | Hybrid | Not verified |
| Platform trading fee | 1% | 1% |
| Execution focus | Analytics First | Not verified |
| Priority / gas fee control | Manual | Not verified |
| Slippage control | Manual | Not verified |
| MEV protection | Yes | Not verified |
| Sniper | Yes | Not verified |
| Limit orders | Yes | Yes |
| Token discovery | — | Integrated |
| Copy trading | Yes | Not verified |
| Multi-wallet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile experience | Good | Good |
| Preset support | Yes | Not verified |
| Editorial score | 4.6/5 | 4.9/5 |
| Beginner friendly | Medium | Low |
| Setup time | 5–10 min | 5 min |
| Official links |
Fees comparison
GMGN: 1%
Photon: 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 | GMGN | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Execution focus | Analytics First | Not verified |
| Priority / gas fee control | Manual | Not verified |
| Slippage control | Manual | Not verified |
| MEV protection | Yes | Not verified |
| Take-profit | Yes | Yes |
| Stop-loss | Yes | Yes |
| Partial take-profit | Yes | Not verified |
| Partial stop-loss | Yes | Not verified |
| Launchpad discovery / execution relations | Pump.fun (native_launch_integration), Pump.fun (filter), Mayhem (filter), Bonkers (filter) +24 more confirmed | Not verified |
Discovery & Intelligence
| Feature | GMGN | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery engine | Not confirmed | Integrated |
| Live feeds | Not confirmed | New Pairs • Wallet Activity • Social Signals • Trending |
Trading & Automation
| Feature | GMGN | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Limit orders | Yes | Yes |
| Auto sell | Yes | Yes |
| DCA orders | Yes | Yes |
| Sniping support | Yes | Not verified |
| Copy trading | Yes | Not verified |
| Preset support | Yes | Not verified |
Wallet & Infrastructure
| Feature | GMGN | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-wallet trading | Yes | Yes |
| Wallet tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Internal wallets | Yes | Yes |
| Supported wallets | Phantom | None confirmed |
Market Coverage
| Feature | GMGN | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Supported chains | SOL, BNB, Base, Monad, ETH, TRON, HyperEVM, MegaETH, Xlayer, Robinhood | SOL |
| DEX integrations | Raydium • Orca • Meteora • Pump Amm | Raydium • Raydium Clmm • Raydium Cpmm • LaunchLab • Meteora Amm • Meteora Dlmm • Meteora Damm • Meteora Dbc • Pump Swap • Orca +2 more |
| Routing partners | Jito | Not confirmed |
Rewards & Referral
| Feature | GMGN | Photon |
|---|---|---|
| Reward model (product-wide) | Points | Points |
| Referral model (product-wide) | Revenue Share | Points Referral |
| Referral reward type (product-wide) | Trading Fee Share | Points |
How to read this pro comparison
This pro comparison focuses on verified product differences that matter more to advanced on-chain traders, such as routing depth, discovery tooling, wallet intelligence, launch coverage and execution controls on Solana.
We do not assign a fixed execution-speed ranking to GMGN and Photon, since real performance depends on setup, region, RPC quality, device performance, network conditions and fee configuration.
Because execution results vary by setup, this comparison focuses on workflow design and product capabilities rather than trying to assign universal speed metrics.
Trader fit
- For getting started, the recorded accessibility ratings are Medium for GMGN and Low for Photon. Treat these as editorial guidance, not a measured setup time.
Review links
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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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