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ApeXapex.exchange · perp DEX

7 Best ApeX Alternatives

Alternatives · Perp DEX · zkLink Xapex.exchange · perp DEX zkLink X Browser Wallet Non-custodial Live since 2022 Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · IndicesOn this pageAPEX · ZKLINK XPerp DEX · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · IndicesMax leverage 100xTaker fee 0.05%Sign-up Browser Wallet Non-custodialMarkets 126Funding interval 1hMaker / taker 0.02% / 0.05%

ApeX lists 126 perp markets on zkLink X. Below, 7 perp DEXes with fees, leverage and sign-up side by side, Canborsa first: one venue for stocks, gold, pre-IPO names and crypto.

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APEX · ZKLINK XPerp DEX · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · IndicesLive
Max leverage
100x
Taker fee
0.05%
Sign-up
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Markets126
Funding interval1h
Maker / taker0.02% / 0.05%
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The alternatives, one table

Platform
Taker
Maker
Max lev
Markets
Asset classes
Chain
Sign-up
Points
01Canborsa›
0.07%
0.07%
up to 30x
86
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO
Canton
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
ApeX
0.05%
0.02%
100x
126
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices
zkLink X
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
02Aster
0.04%
0%
200x
563
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities
BNB Chain
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
03Variational
0%
0%
50x
559
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices
Arbitrum
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
04Hyperliquid
0.045%
0.015%
50x
318
Crypto · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX
Hyperliquid L1
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
05Extended
0.025%
0%
100x
292
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX
Starknet
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
06Helix
0.0001%
0.0001%
100x
285
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX
Injective
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
07Lighter
0%
0%
50x
212
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · Bonds
Lighter L2
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
Yes
Ranks 01–03 · in detail

The leaders, with the drawbacks stated

01
Canborsa
Rank 01 · one venue for stocks, gold, pre-IPO and crypto
Canton 0.07% per side 86 markets 6 deposit networks Browser Wallet Non-custodial

One account for stocks, gold, pre-IPO names, crypto and indices: 86 perp markets on a single venue, deposits from six networks (Canton, Robinhood Chain, Ethereum, Base, BNB Chain and Arbitrum), a flat 0.07% per side, and sign-up with an email, an X account or a wallet. The referral program shares up to 50% of fees with partners.

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02
Aster
Rank 02 · by listed markets
BNB Chain 0.04% taker 200x 563 markets

Aster lists 563 perp markets on BNB Chain. Fees: maker 0% / taker 0.04%; funding 1h. Sign-up is a browser wallet, and the venue is non-custodial.

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03
Variational
Rank 03 · by listed markets
Arbitrum 0% taker 50x 559 markets

Variational lists 559 perp markets on Arbitrum. Fees: maker 0% / taker 0%; funding variable, 1h to 8h. Sign-up is a browser wallet, and the venue is non-custodial.

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Hyperliquid0.045% · 50x

318 perp markets on Hyperliquid L1 · Crypto · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

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Extended0.025% · 100x

292 perp markets on Starknet · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

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Helix0.0001% · 100x

285 perp markets on Injective · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

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Lighter0% · 50x

212 perp markets on Lighter L2 · Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX · Bonds · funding 1h · browser wallet sign-up, non-custodial.

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Frequently asked questions

Does ApeX require KYC?›

ApeX signs traders in with a browser wallet, and the venue is non-custodial.

What leverage does ApeX offer?›

Up to 100x on listed markets.

Is ApeX available in my country?›

ApeX names 11 restricted jurisdictions in its terms.

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Alternatives rankings for other perp DEXes.

Canborsa alternativesperp dex · canton›
0.07%taker0.07%maker0.14%round-trip
Max leverage up to 30xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
Aster alternativesperp dex · BNB Chain›
0.04%taker0%maker0.08%round-trip
Max leverage 200xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
Aevo alternativesperp dex · Aevo Chain›
0.08%taker0.05%maker0.16%round-trip
Max leverage 20xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
Avantis alternativesperp dex · Base›
0.045%taker0.001%maker0.09%round-trip
Max leverage 500xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
Vest alternativesperp dex · Base›
0.01%taker0.01%maker0.02%round-trip
Max leverage 50xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
Synthetix alternativesperp dex · Ethereum›
0.05%taker0.02%maker0.1%round-trip
Max leverage 50xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
Derive alternativesperp dex · Derive›
0.03%taker0.01%maker0.06%round-trip
Max leverage —Browser WalletNon-custodial
GMX alternativesperp dex · Arbitrum›
takermakerround-tripMax leverage 100xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
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