Axiom vs Photon
Axiom and Photon 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.
| Axiom | Photon | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | 1% per swap, with 0.05–0.25% SOL cashback by tier | 1% per trade (widely reported) |
| Works on | Web, iOS | Web |
| Best for | All-in-one trading | Simple sniping |
| Lanes | Trading terminals, Wallet trackers, Sniper bots, Trading apps, Memecoin perps | Trading terminals, Sniper bots |
| Official link | axiom.trade | photon-sol.tinyastro.io |
| Official Telegram | None listed | None listed |
| Open | Open Axiom | Open Photon |
Fees: how they compare
Axiom charges 1% per trade, confirmed in its own docs. Photon is reported at about 1% but doesn't publish its fee, so check the order preview before you compare.
Where they run
Both work on Web. Only Axiom has iOS. If you trade from your phone, that points to Axiom.
Real talk, side by side
Axiom
Why people use it
- Fastest view of new launches with bundle and dev checks
- Perps, yield and wallet tracking without leaving the app
- iOS app on the same account
Why people leave
- 1% per swap (0.75% net at best) adds up at high volume
- So many features that newcomers get lost
- Heavily cloned, so phishing copies are everywhere
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
Which should you pick?
Pick Axiom if you want all-in-one trading, or fastest view of new launches with bundle and dev checks.
Pick Photon if you want simple sniping, or fewer distractions than newer terminals.
Whichever you choose, open it from the official link above, never from a DM, and keep only trading funds in its wallet.
Axiom vs Photon FAQ
Is Axiom cheaper than Photon?
Axiom: 1% per swap, with 0.05–0.25% SOL cashback by tier. Photon: 1% per trade (widely reported). Network and priority fees apply to both.
What's the difference between Axiom and Photon?
Axiom: the terminal most traders moved to: new pairs, perps and wallet tracking in one place. Photon: the original Solana sniping terminal: simple, fast and one browser tab.
What are the official Axiom and Photon links?
Axiom's official address is axiom.trade. Photon's is photon-sol.tinyastro.io. Ignore links sent in DMs.
Can I use Axiom and Photon 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.