Solana trading bot comparison
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Photon vs Terminal (Solana)
The leading recorded distinction: slippage control.
Quick verdict
Equal confirmed feature score. The mutually confirmed features do not produce a unique feature leader.
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 | Solana web trading terminal with Memescope discovery, multi-wallet trading, market and conditional orders, DCA, and configurable Smart-MEV modes. | Terminal, formerly Padre, is a multichain web trading interface with token discovery, wallet tracking and chain-specific order controls. |
| Active trading chains (product-wide) | SOL | SOL, BNB, Base, Robinhood, ETH |
| Confirmed access surfaces | Web | Web |
| Interface languages | English, Chinese | Web: English, Chinese |
| Cashback (eligible fees) | Not verified | Up to 35% of eligible fees |
| Platform trading fee | 1% | Up to 1% |
| Execution focus | Not verified | Speed First |
| Priority / gas fee control | Manual | Manual |
| Slippage control | Advanced | Manual |
| MEV protection | Yes | Yes |
| Limit orders | Yes | Yes |
| Token discovery | Integrated | Integrated |
| Multi-wallet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile experience | Good | — |
| Preset support | Not verified | Yes |
| Editorial score | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| Beginner friendly | Low | Medium |
| Setup time | 5 min | 5–10 min |
| Official links |
Fees comparison
Photon: 1%
Terminal: Not available
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.
Key differences
- Comparing launchpad coverage leaves these distinct entries: Photon: Jupiter Studio, Launchcoin, Mayhem, Printr, Wen Dev; Terminal: Believe, Heaven, Sugar, Token Mill. Shared entries are omitted here.
Pro comparison
Execution & Speed
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Execution focus | Not verified | Speed First |
| Priority / gas fee control | Manual | Manual |
| Retry handling | Basic | Not verified |
| MEV protection | Yes | Yes |
| Take-profit | Yes | Yes |
| Stop-loss | Yes | Yes |
| Partial take-profit | Yes | Yes |
| Partial stop-loss | Yes | Not verified |
| Slippage control | Advanced | Manual |
| Launchpad discovery / execution relations | Pump.fun (filter), Mayhem (filter), Launchlab (filter), Bonk (filter) +9 more confirmed | Pump.fun (filter), Bags (filter), Believe (filter), Launchlab (filter) +8 more confirmed |
Discovery & Intelligence
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery engine | Integrated | Integrated |
| Live feeds | New Pairs • Migration Tracker • Wallet Activity • Social Signals • Trending | Trenches Feed • New Pairs • Migration Tracker • Trending |
Trading & Automation
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Limit orders | Yes | Yes |
| Auto sell | Yes | Yes |
| DCA orders | Yes | Yes |
| Preset support | Not verified | Yes |
Wallet & Infrastructure
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-wallet trading | Yes | Yes |
| Wallet tracker | Yes | Yes |
| Internal wallets | Yes | Yes |
| Confirmed access surfaces | Web | Web |
Market Coverage
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Supported chains | SOL | SOL, BNB, Base, Robinhood, ETH |
| Routing partners | Jito • bloXroute | Not confirmed |
Rewards & Referral
| Feature | Photon | Terminal |
|---|---|---|
| Reward model (product-wide) | Points | Cashback |
| Referral model (product-wide) | Points Referral | Commission |
| Referral reward type (product-wide) | Points | Trading Fee Share |
How to read this pro comparison
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.
Trader fit
- For beginner accessibility, the recorded ratings are Low (Photon) and Medium (Terminal). 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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