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Best Perp DEX for Maker Rebates (2026)

Updated September 2026 · 30 perp DEXs compared

Perpetual DEXs venues with zero or negative maker fees, updated for 2026.

Passive, limit-order traders want the lowest maker fees. These perpetual DEXs charge zero or pay a rebate for adding liquidity.

#Perp DEXMetricChainLeverage
1Drift -0.25 / 4 bpsSolana20x
2Aster 0 / 4 bpsBNB, Ethereum, Solana100x
3Lighter 0 / 0 bpszk rollup (Ethereum L2)50x
4Jupiter 0 / 6 bpsSolana100x
5Extended no token0 / 2.5 bpsStarknet L250x
6GRVT 0 / 4.5 bpszkSync L250x
7Paradex no token0 / 0 bpsStarknet appchain50x
8Hibachi no token0 / 4.5 bpsBase (Celestia DA, ZK)n/a
9Reya 0 / 3 bpsReya Network (Ethereum L2)n/a
10Variational no token0 / 0 bpsArbitrum50x
11RISEx no tokenn/aRISE L225x
12Gains Network n/aArbitrum, Base, Polygon150x
13Aftermath no tokenn/aSuin/a
14Arcus no tokenn/aRobinhood Chain (Arbitrum L2)50x
15Ondo n/aOndo Chain20x
16Phoenix no tokenn/aSolana25x
17Decibel no tokenn/aAptos40x

Our pick: Drift

Drift tops this list. Drift is one of Solana's longest-running perpetuals protocols, using a hybrid model that blends an orderbook with pooled liquidity. It pays maker rebates and governs via the DRIFT token. Read the full Drift guide →

FAQ

What is the best perp dex for maker rebates?
By our tracking, Drift leads (-0.25 / 4 bps). Rankings update as market data changes; see the live table for the latest.
How is this ranked?
Venues are venues with zero or negative maker fees. Figures are compiled from public data and curated fields; verify on each exchange before trading.
How many perp DEXs are compared?
We track 30 perpetual DEXs and rank all of them here. Each links to a full guide with fees, leverage, chain and token status.
Do these perp DEXs require KYC?
No. Every venue is non-custodial and permissionless: connect a self-custody wallet and trade with no signup or KYC. You hold your own keys and risk, and perpetual futures are high risk.

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Not financial advice. Volume figures are compiled from each venue's public data on our live rankings and may lag; fees, leverage and token status are curated and can change. Always verify on the exchange before trading. Perpetual futures are high risk and leverage can liquidate your position.