Photon alternatives
Thinking of leaving Photon? Here's what else traders use for trading terminals, compared on the fee you'll pay and what each one does best.
| Tool | Fee | Works on | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
 Photon | 1% per trade (widely reported) | Web | Simple sniping |
 Axiom | 1% per swap, with 0.05–0.25% SOL cashback by tier | Web, iOS | All-in-one trading |
 Terminal | Fee per trade, part paid back as SOL cashback | Web | Cashback and multichain |
 GMGN | 1% per trade, no subscription | Web, Telegram, iOS, Android | Following smart money |
Why people leave Photon
- No phone app
- 1% per trade with fewer perks than rivals
- The odd domain makes phishing easy
Axiom
New launches, perps, wallet tracking and yield in one screen, built for traders who live in the trenches.
Pick it if: fastest view of new launches with bundle and dev checks. Skip it if: 1% per swap (0.75% net at best) adds up at high volume.
Terminal
The terminal formerly known as Padre: multichain memecoin trading with cashback on every trade.
Pick it if: cashback in SOL on trading fees. Skip it if: name and domain don't match (Terminal vs padre.gg), which confuses people.
GMGN
Follow smart-money wallets and trade the tokens they buy, from the same tab.
Pick it if: wallet labels on every token page. Skip it if: busy interface with a learning curve.