Photon vs Terminal
Photon and Terminal are both trading terminals and sniper bots, and traders often weigh one against the other. Here's how they compare on the fee you'll actually pay, where they run, and what each does better. Plus the one official link for each, because both get cloned.
| Photon | Terminal | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | 1% per trade (widely reported) | Fee per trade, part paid back as SOL cashback |
| Works on | Web | Web |
| Best for | Simple sniping | Cashback and multichain |
| Lanes | Trading terminals, Sniper bots | Trading terminals, Sniper bots |
| Official link | photon-sol.tinyastro.io | trade.padre.gg |
| Official Telegram | None listed | None listed |
| Open | Open Photon | Open Terminal |
Fees: how they compare
Neither charges a per-trade fee. Photon: 1% per trade (widely reported). Terminal: fee per trade, part paid back as SOL cashback.
Where they run
Both work on Web.
Real talk, side by side
Photon
Why people use it
- Fewer distractions than newer terminals
- Fast new-pair feed with holder and dev info
- Limit orders, take-profit and stop-loss
Why people leave
- No phone app
- 1% per trade with fewer perks than rivals
- The odd domain makes phishing easy
Terminal
Why people use it
- Cashback in SOL on trading fees
- Solana, Ethereum, BNB and Base
- Clean, fast token feed
Why people leave
- Name and domain don't match (Terminal vs padre.gg), which confuses people
- Exact fee isn't published outside the app
- Fewer side tools than Axiom
Which should you pick?
Pick Photon if you want simple sniping, or fewer distractions than newer terminals.
Pick Terminal if you want cashback and multichain, or cashback in SOL on trading fees.
Whichever you choose, open it from the official link above, never from a DM, and keep only trading funds in its wallet.
Photon vs Terminal FAQ
Is Photon cheaper than Terminal?
Photon: 1% per trade (widely reported). Terminal: fee per trade, part paid back as SOL cashback. Network and priority fees apply to both.
What's the difference between Photon and Terminal?
Photon: the original Solana sniping terminal: simple, fast and one browser tab. Terminal: formerly Padre. A fast multichain terminal that pays back part of your fees.
What are the official Photon and Terminal links?
Photon's official address is photon-sol.tinyastro.io. Terminal's is trade.padre.gg. Ignore links sent in DMs.
Can I use Photon and Terminal together?
Yes. Many traders run two tools at once, for example one for discovery and one for execution. Keep separate wallets and only trading funds in each.