Is 1inch Fusion gasless?

Yes. Resolvers pay gas and recover it from the auction spread. Orkid is also gasless via Permit2, with a transparent 9 bps fee instead of an opaque auction spread.

Is 1inch Fusion cheaper than Orkid?

It depends. Fusion has no explicit fee, but the resolver spread can be significant. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps. For most trades, Orkid is cheaper and always more transparent.

Does 1inch return surplus?

No. In Fusion, the resolver keeps surplus. In Classic, the pool keeps it. Orkid returns surplus to the user.

Which is faster, 1inch Fusion or Orkid?

Orkid. Fusion Dutch auctions can take minutes to settle. Orkid executes immediately at a quoted price.

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Swap execution comparison

Orkid vs 1inch

TL;DR: The most established DEX aggregator with Fusion mode for gasless, MEV-protected swaps. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps fee with gasless execution, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you. Orkid quotes a clear 9 bps fee upfront — no auction, no waiting, no hidden resolver spread. 1inch Fusion is gasless and MEV-protected, but the total cost is opaque and settlement is slow. Orkid gives you the same gasless, MEV-protected experience with transparent pricing and instant execution.

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// QUICK FIT CHECK

Choose Orkid if

you want transparent 9 bps fees, gasless swaps, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you on Base, Ethereum, or Unichain.

Choose 1inch if

Experienced traders who can wait for Fusion fills and want access to the deepest liquidity source aggregation.

Decision table

At a glance

Comparison table for Orkid and 1inch
Category	Orkid	1inch
Fee model	9 bps (0.09%) flat	Classic mode: 0 bps platform fee, you pay pool fees + gas. Fusion mode: gasless, fee embedded in the Dutch auction spread.
Gas	Gasless via Permit2	Classic: user pays gas. Fusion: resolvers pay gas and recover it from the auction spread.
MEV protection	Patent-backed MEV detection	Fusion mode keeps the intent off the public mempool, providing strong MEV protection. Classic mode is exposed to MEV.
Surplus return	Returned to user	No. In Fusion, the resolver keeps any surplus. In Classic, positive slippage goes to the pool.
Chains	Base, Ethereum, Unichain	13+ networks including Ethereum, Base, Arbitrum, Optimism, Polygon, BNB, Solana, and others.
Custody	Non-custodial	Non-custodial
Best for	Cost-conscious users who want transparent 9 bps, gasless, MEV-protected swaps with surplus returned.	Experienced traders who can wait for Fusion fills and want access to the deepest liquidity source aggregation.
Not ideal for	Users who need chains Orkid does not support yet (non-EVM, Solana, etc.).	Users who want a simple, transparent, fixed fee and immediate execution.

Where 1inch leads

Established platform

1inch has its own strengths. Here is where it performs well:

Pathfinder algorithm routes across 400+ liquidity sources, often finding hidden price improvements
Fusion mode is gasless and keeps orders off the public mempool for MEV protection
Cross-chain Fusion+ extends the model to multi-chain swaps
Limit orders and stop-loss features for sophisticated traders
Widely adopted API and SDK with deep wallet and dApp integrations

Where Orkid leads

Transparent execution and surplus return

Orkid is built around a simple promise: 9 bps flat, gasless, MEV-protected, surplus returned. No hidden fees, no auction spreads, no gas tokens required.

9 bps flat fee — transparent and competitive. On a $10,000 swap, that is $9.
Gasless via Permit2 — sign a message, Orkid handles the transaction. No ETH needed for gas.
Patent-backed MEV detection engine — protects against sandwich attacks and front-running.
Surplus returned to you — if the route produces positive slippage, you get it back.
Routes across 11+ DEX venues and RFQ sources on Base, Ethereum, and Unichain.

Best fit

Who should choose 1inch

Experienced traders who can wait for Fusion fills and want access to the deepest liquidity source aggregation.

Best fit

Who should choose Orkid

Anyone swapping on Base, Ethereum, or Unichain who wants the lowest transparent fee with gasless execution and MEV protection.
Users tired of opaque fees, auction spreads, and paying gas on top of swap fees.
Traders who want surplus returned to them, not kept by the protocol.

// SWITCHING PATH

Migration view

Switching from 1inch

Both Orkid and 1inch Fusion use signature-based gasless swaps. If you are used to Fusion, Orkid will feel similar — but faster. The main difference is cost transparency: Orkid shows you 9 bps, while Fusion embeds the cost in an auction spread you cannot see.

Next step

Try Orkid for your next swap

See the difference transparent pricing makes. Swap on Orkid with 9 bps flat, gasless execution, and MEV protection.

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