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Swap execution comparison

Orkid vs Matcha

TL;DR: The 0x-powered consumer DEX aggregator with Matcha Auto gasless swaps. Orkid charges a flat 9 bps fee with gasless execution, MEV protection, and surplus returned to you. Orkid charges 9 bps vs Matcha Auto at 25 bps — 2.8x cheaper. On a $10,000 swap, that is $9 vs $25. Orkid also returns surplus to you, while Matcha keeps it. Both are gasless and MEV-protected.

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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 Matcha if

Retail users who want a clean, wallet-integrated gasless swap UI and are willing to pay 25 bps for it.

Decision table

At a glance

Comparison table for Orkid and Matcha
Category OrkidMatcha
Fee model 9 bps (0.09%) flatStandard: 0-10 bps + gas. Auto (gasless): 25 bps for most pairs, 5 bps for stablecoin-stablecoin.
Gas Gasless via Permit2Standard: user pays gas. Auto: 0x sponsors gas via meta-transactions.
MEV protection Patent-backed MEV detectionAuto mode routes through private order flow. Standard mode is exposed to MEV.
Surplus return Returned to userNo. 0x and Matcha retain positive slippage.
Chains Base, Ethereum, Unichain16+ EVM chains.
Custody Non-custodialNon-custodial
Best for Cost-conscious users who want transparent 9 bps, gasless, MEV-protected swaps with surplus returned.Retail users who want a clean, wallet-integrated gasless swap UI and are willing to pay 25 bps for it.
Not ideal for Users who need chains Orkid does not support yet (non-EVM, Solana, etc.).Cost-conscious users who want a lower transparent fee and surplus return.

Where Matcha leads

Established platform

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

  • Matcha Auto offers gasless swaps with MEV protection through private order flow
  • Routes across 130+ exchanges and RFQ sources for good price discovery
  • Beginner-friendly interface integrated into major wallets
  • Standard mode allows fee-free trading on many networks
  • 0x infrastructure is battle-tested

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 Matcha

  • Retail users who want a clean, wallet-integrated gasless swap UI and are willing to pay 25 bps for it.

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 Matcha

Both use Permit2-based gasless signing. If you use Matcha Auto, Orkid will feel identical but cheaper. Same wallet, same flow, lower fee.

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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