Side-by-side comparison of two perpetual futures exchanges — updated in real time.
Drift and SynFutures operate on different chains with different models: Drift's hybrid orderbook on Solana with maker rebates versus SynFutures' Oyster AMM on Base with permissionless markets.
Drift runs on Solana with a hybrid DLOB, offering 53 markets, 20x leverage, maker rebates of 0.0025%, and a 0.035% taker fee. SynFutures uses the Oyster AMM on Base with 280 markets, 100x leverage, zero maker fees, and a 0.05% taker fee. SynFutures offers 5x more leverage and 5x more markets, but Drift has the lower taker fee (0.035% vs 0.05%). Drift's maker rebate is unique — paying makers 0.0025% per filled order — while SynFutures charges nothing. Drift's comprehensive DeFi suite (perps, spot, lending) goes well beyond SynFutures' perps-focused platform. Both accept USDC; Drift also supports SOL as collateral. Drift has the maturity advantage, operating since November 2021, while SynFutures launched in February 2024 but has accumulated over $75B in cumulative volume. SynFutures' permissionless market creation allows rapid pair expansion, while Drift curates its listings. SynFutures' concentrated liquidity AMM offers LP earning opportunities not available on Drift's DLOB model.
Choose Drift for lower taker fees, maker rebates, a complete DeFi suite on Solana, and SOL collateral support. Choose SynFutures for 5x more leverage and markets, zero maker fees, and concentrated liquidity provision opportunities on Base.
