Last updated: October 2026
Solana Trading Bot Fees Compared 2026
Trading bot fees add up fast. Here's a complete breakdown of what each bot charges - and how to minimize your costs.
What do Solana trading bots charge, and how do you pay less?
Most Solana trading bots charge 0.9% to 1% per trade; the Pump.fun app charges 0.45% and Fomo about 0.50%. The Pump.fun referral code is BullishTBH, which sets the app's fee to 0.40%. The Fomo referral code is iamsmart and the Axiom invite code is sellpump; each takes 10% off, so Fomo's 0.50% becomes 0.45% and Axiom's 1% becomes roughly 0.9%. On Fomo and Axiom, 10% off is the maximum discount and the code attaches during sign-up only, so an existing account keeps paying the standard rate. A code cuts the fee, not the trade: the saving is 0.1% of traded volume on Axiom and 0.05% on Fomo and the Pump.fun app — roughly $36 a year on Axiom at $3,000 of monthly volume. Fomo also applies a minimum of about $0.95 on Solana orders under 190 USDC, while the Pump.fun app charges its percentage at every size. Axiom and Fomo codes re-tested on a real account August 2026.
Fee Summary
- ● Most bots charge 0.9-1% per transaction — the Pump.fun app (0.45%) and Fomo (~0.5%) are the outliers
- ● Lowest fees: the Pump.fun app (0.45%, 0.40% with a code, the same percentage at every size); Fomo (~0.5%, with a minimum on small trades); Trojan ~0.8% effective after 20% cashback
- ● Best discounts: Axiom offers 10% off with referral; Fomo offers 10% off its already-low base rate; a Pump.fun code sets its rate at 0.40%
- ● Hidden costs: Priority fees, slippage, and pool fees add another 0.5-2% on most bots — but not all. Fomo covers gas, priority fees, and token rent on Solana, Base, BNB Chain, and Monad, so those aren't charged on top of its 0.5%. Pump.fun coins carry a 1.25% bonding-curve fee on every app
Complete Fee Comparison
| Bot | Trading Fee | Discounts | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axiom | ~1% | 10% off with code | ~0.9% |
| Trojan | 0.9-1% | 20% cashback | ~0.72-0.8% |
| GMGN | 1% | Referral rewards | ~1% |
| Fomo | ~0.5% (min ~$0.95) | 10% off with code | ~0.45% |
| Pump.fun app | 0.45%, at every size | 0.40% rate with code | 0.40% |
| Photon | 0.9-1% | Volume tiers | ~0.9% |
| Moonshot | Varies | Referral rewards | ~1-3%* |
*Moonshot fees are higher for fiat purchases due to payment processing costs.
Understanding Trading Bot Fees
When you trade through a bot, you pay multiple layers of fees:
1. Bot Fee (0.45-1%)
This is what the bot charges for using their service. It's taken from each buy and sell transaction. A 1% fee means trading $100 costs $1 in bot fees.
2. Pool Swap Fee (0.25-1.25%)
The pool your trade goes through charges a fee on every swap, whichever bot sends it — usually 0.25-0.3% on a DEX. Pump.fun coins are the exception worth knowing: 1.25% while a coin is on its bonding curve, then 1.25% falling to 0.30% on PumpSwap as its market cap grows.
3. Solana Network Fee (~$0.001-0.01)
The base blockchain transaction fee. Negligible for most trades.
4. Priority Fee ($0.10-2.00)
Optional but often necessary for fast execution. Higher priority = faster trades. Essential during hot launches.
5. Slippage (0-5%+)
Price movement between when you submit and when your trade executes. Not technically a "fee" but a real cost, especially on volatile tokens.
Real-World Cost Examples
$100 Trade (Normal Conditions)
$100 Trade (Hot Launch)
Detailed Fee Breakdown by Bot
Axiom Fees
Base Fee
~1% per transaction
Discount Available
10% off with referral code
Axiom offers competitive fees with a 10% discount when using a referral code. With the highest volume on Solana, they can afford tight spreads and reliable execution.
Referral link — SellThePump earns a credit if you use it, at no extra cost to you.
Fomo Fees
Base Fee
~0.5% per transaction (min ~$0.95)
Discount Available
10% off with referral code
Fomo's base fee is roughly half what most apps charge, and only the Pump.fun app's 0.45% sits below it. The catch is a ~$0.95 per-trade minimum, so the advantage shows up most on normal-to-large trades, not tiny ones. In return, Fomo pays Solana gas, priority fees and token rent for you. Full breakdown in Fomo fees explained.
Referral link — SellThePump earns a credit if you use it, at no extra cost to you.
Pump.fun App Fees
Base Fee
0.45% per trade, at every size
Discount Available
0.40% rate with a referral code
Since October 17, 2026, trades in the Pump.fun app and on pump.fun carry a 0.45% platform fee, or 0.40% for a wallet with a referral code, and Pump.fun publishes it as a straight percentage with no minimum — the lowest published rate on this page. It sits on top of Pump.fun's pool fees, which every app pays on its coins, and Solana's network fee is passed through as its own line (0.16 USDC on a $10 test buy in October 2026), so on trades of a few dollars Fomo, which pays that fee itself, can cost less. Fees, the deposit match and the fine print are in the Pump.fun app review.
Referral link — SellThePump earns a credit if you use it, at no extra cost to you.
Trojan Fees
Base Fee
0.9-1% per transaction
Discount Available
20% cashback on fees
Trojan's 20% cashback program brings the effective rate to about 0.8% on paper. In practice, Trojan's volume and usage have declined sharply through 2026 — worth knowing before picking it for the discount alone. See the full rankings for the current picture.
GMGN Fees
Base Fee
1% per transaction
Discount Available
Referral tier rewards
GMGN charges a flat 1% with no upfront discount. Their AI features may justify the cost for some traders, but fee-sensitive users may prefer alternatives.
Photon Fees
Base Fee
0.9-1% per transaction
Discount Available
Volume-based tiers
Photon offers competitive base fees starting at 0.9%. High-volume traders can qualify for reduced rates. The Jito MEV protection can also save money on large trades by preventing sandwich attacks.
How to Minimize Trading Fees
Sign up with a referral code
Fomo and Axiom each take 10% off their trading fee, Trojan gives 20% cashback, and a Pump.fun code moves its app's fee from 0.45% to 0.40%. 10% is the maximum discount either Fomo or Axiom offers, so every genuine code gets you the same rate there. On Fomo and Axiom the code attaches during sign-up, and only during sign-up; Pump.fun's terms let an existing account apply one. What it's worth scales with how much you trade: 10% off Axiom's 1% fee is 0.1% of your traded volume, and Fomo's and Pump.fun's codes are each 0.05%. See what that comes to at your volume.
Trade Larger Sizes (When Appropriate)
Fixed costs (priority fees, network fees) matter less on larger trades. A $0.50 priority fee is 0.5% on $100 but only 0.05% on $1,000.
Adjust Priority Fees Dynamically
Don't use turbo priority for every trade. Match priority to urgency - normal trades don't need maximum fees.
Set Appropriate Slippage
Too high = you pay more than needed. Too low = trades fail. Start at 1-2% for stable tokens, 5-10% for volatile memecoins.
Use MEV Protection
On large trades, enable Jito/MEV protection (Photon, Axiom). The small tip prevents sandwich attacks that can cost 5-20%.
Already trading? What a code is worth, and whether it justifies a new account
Fomo and Axiom both attach a referral code at sign-up only, so an existing account keeps paying the full rate for as long as you use it (Fomo's support will attach a code only where a sign-up link failed to record one). The only way to trade on a discounted rate is a new account, which makes this a real decision rather than a free win — and the answer depends entirely on how much you trade.
The Pump.fun app works differently: its terms let a code be applied whether or not you have used the platform before, and only its deposit match is reserved for new accounts. Details on the Pump.fun referral code page.
The discount is 10% of the fee, not 10% of your trade. On Axiom that works out to 0.1% of everything you trade; on Fomo, 0.05%. Set your own numbers below and the calculator states what that comes to per year.
What you give up by starting over
On Fomo the cost is your account history: followers, your public PnL record, your Thesis notes and any clan you belong to. Those are the product on a social trading app, so a new account starts that part from zero. Against a saving of a few dollars a month, keeping the account you have is often the better trade. Against several hundred a year, it usually isn't.
Existing Axiom users: check your fee tier before you do anything. Axiom runs a volume-based cashback ladder that raises your rebate as you trade more, and that rebate is earned on the account that did the trading. If you have built one up, a fresh account with a 10% discount can leave you paying more than the account you abandoned. We have not finished verifying the exact tier thresholds, so we are not going to tell you the switch is worth it — compare your current effective rate against 0.9% yourself before deciding. On a brand-new Axiom account there is no such trade-off: use a code.
One thing worth being clear about, because plenty of pages are vague on it: a code changes who receives the referral commission, and nothing else. It does not get you a better rate than anyone else's genuine code, it does not unlock a fee tier, and no code produces a discount larger than the 10% ceiling both platforms set.
Monthly Fee Comparison
How much would you pay in fees per month based on trading volume?
| Monthly Volume | At 1% Fee | At ~0.45% (Fomo)* | At 0.40% (Pump.fun app)* |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $10 | $4.50 | $4.00 |
| $5,000 | $50 | $23 | $20 |
| $10,000 | $100 | $45 | $40 |
| $50,000 | $500 | $225 | $200 |
| $100,000 | $1,000 | $450 | $400 |
*Both assume a referral code and normal-sized trades. Fomo's ~$0.95 per-trade minimum makes small trades cost more there; the Pump.fun app charges its percentage at every size, plus the Solana network fee that Fomo pays for you. Trojan reaches ~0.8% effective via its 20% cashback.
Start Trading with Lower Fees
Referral link — SellThePump earns a credit if you use it, at no extra cost to you.
Referral link — SellThePump earns a credit if you use it, at no extra cost to you.
FAQ
How much do Solana trading bots charge?
Most Solana trading bots charge between 0.9% and 1% per transaction. Two apps sit well below that: the Pump.fun app at 0.45% and Fomo at about 0.5% (with a ~$0.95 per-trade minimum on small Solana trades). With discounts like Trojan's 20% cashback, effective rates can drop to 0.8% or lower.
Which trading bot has the lowest fees?
The Pump.fun app has the lowest published platform fee of the apps compared here: 0.45%, or 0.40% with a referral code, charged as a straight percentage at every trade size. Fomo is next at about 0.5% (0.45% with a code), with a minimum of up to ~$0.95 on Solana trades under 190 USDC. Trojan works out around 0.8% after its 20% cashback. On Pump.fun coins every app also pays the same pool fee on top: 1.25% while a coin is on its bonding curve.
Can I add a referral code to an existing Fomo or Axiom account?
Both platforms attach a referral code during sign-up, and an existing account keeps paying the standard rate. The one narrow exception is on Fomo: if you signed up through someone's link and no referrer was recorded, Fomo's in-app support can attach that code. Otherwise, trading on a discounted rate means a new account with the code entered at sign-up. Pump.fun works differently: an existing Pump.fun account can add a code from the Rewards tab on its profile or from a trade's fee details.
Is it worth making a new account to get the 10% fee discount?
It depends on your volume, because the discount is 10% of the fee rather than 10% of the trade: 0.1% of traded volume on Axiom, 0.05% on Fomo. At roughly $2,000 a month that is about $24 a year on Axiom and $12 on Fomo, which does not justify abandoning an account. At $50,000 a month it is about $600 and $300 a year, which usually does. Existing Axiom users should also compare their earned volume-tier rebate against the 0.9% a code gives, since a long-standing account can already be cheaper.
Are there hidden fees when using trading bots?
Yes, beyond the bot fee you also pay the pool's swap fee (about 0.25% on most DEX pools, 1.25% on a coin still on its Pump.fun bonding curve), Solana network fees (~$0.01), priority fees ($0.10-$2+), and may experience slippage. Total costs typically range from 1.5% to 6% depending on conditions.
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