August 2026 update: BullX halted all trading on June 1, 2026 and is still offline — no return date announced, no $BULLX airdrop. The ranking below covers the five bots that are actually working. If you need a replacement for BullX today, Trojan is the closest match on execution speed with a working web terminal, or see our Axiom guide for the current volume leader.
We tested the five working Solana sniper and trading bots on speed, fees, safety features, and real trading performance. Trojan’s BOLT engine is the top Solana pick, Banana Gun covers traders who need multi-chain from one place, and Axiom handles the largest share of Solana volume.
Note: Photon rebranded to Axiom in early 2026 and has since become the volume leader, handling roughly 72% of Solana bot trading. Trading on other chains? Check our Base chain bots ranking or BNB chain bots guide.
August 2026 Rankings Update
BullX going offline on June 1 reshuffled the practical rankings. Trojan moves to #1 for Solana-focused traders — it has the BOLT execution engine that made BullX’s speed competitive, plus Telegram and web interfaces and the Arena cashback program. Axiom remains the market-share leader at ~72% of Solana bot volume and $200M+ in lifetime revenue. Banana Gun is still the best single bot for traders active on multiple chains.
The rest of the field — GMGN for smart money research and BonkBot for pure Pump.fun work — hasn’t changed much. Rankings below weigh speed, fees, and real trading results.
What We Tested
We evaluated each bot on five things that actually affect your trading results: execution speed (how fast your buy hits the chain), fee structure (what you pay per trade), safety features (MEV protection, honeypot scanning, key storage), platform usability (web vs. Telegram, mobile support), and chain coverage (Solana-only vs. multi-chain).
Quick Comparison Table
| Bot | Platform | Chains | Fee | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan | Telegram + Web | Solana | 0.9-1% | Mobile traders, BOLT speed |
| Banana Gun | Telegram | SOL, ETH, BNB, Base | 0.5-1% | Multi-chain from one bot |
| Axiom | Web + TG | Solana, Base, ETH | 1% | Advanced dashboard users |
| GMGN | Web + TG | Solana, BSC | Free + Premium | Smart money tracking |
| BonkBot | Telegram | Solana | 1% | Pump.fun specialists |
| (offline since June 1, 2026) | — | — | — |
Fees are approximate and may vary. Always check current pricing.
#1 Trojan — BOLT Execution + Web Terminal
Trojan is the top working Solana sniper right now. With $25B+ in lifetime volume and over 2 million users, it’s the most-used active Solana trading platform. The standout feature is BOLT execution — a sub-2-second fill engine that stays reliable during Solana network congestion. Wallets holding 50+ SOL get BOLT Pro mode, which pushes failed transaction rates to near zero.
Trojan runs on both Telegram and a full web terminal. Auto Sniper lets you paste any contract address or Pump.fun link for instant entry. The Migration Sniper catches tokens the moment they graduate from bonding curves to DEX pools — a timing edge that matters on competitive launches.
The Arena rewards system gives up to 45% cashback in SOL by trading volume tier. Fees run 0.9-1% per trade with no subscription or setup cost.
Downsides: Solana-only. If you need multi-chain coverage, you’ll need a second bot. The web terminal is slightly less polished than Axiom’s but catches up fast.
Best for: Mobile-first traders who want serious execution speed without leaving Telegram, and high-volume traders who want Arena cashback. Read our full Trojan review.
#2 Banana Gun — Best Multi-Chain Option
Banana Gun went from a simple Ethereum sniper in 2023 to a unified multi-chain trading platform. The March 2026 update merged all five chains — Ethereum, Solana, BNB Chain, Base, and MegaETH — into a single Telegram session. You don’t switch bots or restart sessions to trade on a different chain. Just pick the chain and go.
Every trade runs through automated contract scanning that checks for honeypot patterns, rug-pull indicators, and suspicious function changes in real time. MEV protection is always on, across every chain, with no toggle or extra cost.
Fees vary by chain: 0.5% on Ethereum manual buys, 1% on Solana, BNB, Base, and MegaETH. $BANANA holders earn 40% of platform fees, distributed every four hours.
The numbers back up the platform: $16B+ in cumulative volume, 1.3 million users, 25 million executed trades.
Downsides: The Telegram interface limits screen space compared to web platforms like Axiom. Charting and deep token analysis require external tools. Solana execution speed is good but slightly behind Trojan’s BOLT engine.
Best for: Traders active on multiple chains who want one bot for everything. Read our full Banana Gun review.
#3 Axiom (ex-Photon) — Advanced Dashboard
Axiom targets experienced traders who want fine-grained control. The web dashboard gives you priority fee sliders, MEV-aware routing options, and detailed analytics that go beyond what simpler bots offer. The token scoring system and portfolio management across chains are strong points.
Axiom supports Solana, Base, and Ethereum with both web and Telegram interfaces. The anti-MEV protection on Base works well given the chain’s sequencer model. On Solana, execution is fast — colocated nodes land orders in under 0.4 seconds, which helped Axiom become the volume leader in 2026 at $200M+ lifetime revenue. It ranks #3 here because Trojan’s BOLT engine edges it on congestion-period reliability and Banana Gun beats it on multi-chain breadth.
Fees sit at about 1% per trade. The platform has more settings and toggles than most competitors, which is a strength if you know what you’re doing and a barrier if you don’t.
Downsides: Steeper learning curve than other options. New traders may find the settings overwhelming. BSC support is still rolling out.
Best for: Power users who want granular control over execution parameters. See our Axiom trading bot guide.
#4 GMGN — Smart Money Scanner
GMGN is a research platform with trading attached. Its real strength is smart money tracking — wallet PnL history, win rates, behavioral patterns, and new pair detection are best-in-class. When a profitable wallet makes a move, GMGN shows you before most people notice.
The scanner picks up trending tokens, whale movements, and fresh launches across Solana and BSC. The web interface and Telegram bot both work for trading, though execution isn’t GMGN’s specialty. Buy transactions can lag behind dedicated speed-focused bots, and the sniper isn’t as consistently fast.
Many experienced traders use GMGN as their research layer and then execute through Trojan or Axiom. That pairing gives you the best data with the best speed.
Downsides: Trading execution is secondary to analytics. The sniper works but won’t win speed races against Trojan or Axiom.
Best for: Data-driven traders who pick entries based on wallet tracking and smart money signals. See our GMGN beginner guide and deep dive.
#5 BonkBot — Pump.fun Specialist
BonkBot does one thing: Pump.fun sniping. It’s built specifically around bonding curve mechanics and gets you into new launches fast. The interface is dead simple — no dashboards, no analytics layers, just quick entry and exit through Telegram.
The focused approach means BonkBot understands Pump.fun’s graduation mechanics well. It’s fast on new launches and handles the bonding curve pricing reliably. But that specialization comes at a cost: no multi-chain support, limited analytics, and fewer safety features than broader platforms.
Fees are about 1% per trade. Solana-only.
Downsides: Very niche. If you trade anything outside Pump.fun launches, you need a second bot. Fewer safety guardrails than Trojan or Banana Gun.
Best for: Experienced degens who spend most of their time on Pump.fun and want the simplest possible workflow.
How to Pick the Right Bot
Skip the feature comparisons and start with how you trade:
You trade from your phone most of the time — Trojan. BOLT execution is fast, the Telegram interface is polished, and the Arena cashback softens your fee costs.
You want one bot for Solana + other chains — Banana Gun. The unified session across five chains is a genuine time-saver if you’re active on multiple networks.
You want the fastest web-based Solana execution — Axiom. The web dashboard gives you more screen real estate, sub-0.4s fills, and advanced controls.
You pick trades based on wallet tracking data — GMGN for research, then execute through Trojan or Axiom.
You want maximum control over every parameter — Axiom. The dashboard is built for traders who fine-tune their settings.
You only trade Pump.fun launches — BonkBot. Simple, focused, fast on bonding curves.
You used BullX and need a replacement — Trojan for speed on Solana, or Axiom for a web-first interface with better charting. Full comparison in our Axiom vs BullX guide.
Safety and Security
Before you deposit SOL into any bot, understand the key differences in how they handle your funds:
| Bot | Key Storage | MEV Protection | Contract Scanning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trojan | Bot-managed | Yes | Yes |
| Banana Gun | Bot-managed | Always on | Yes (auto) |
| Axiom | Local/Hybrid | Yes (configurable) | Yes |
| GMGN | Bot-managed | Yes | Yes |
| BonkBot | Bot-managed | Limited | Basic |
| BullX | (offline since June 1, 2026) | — | — |
Local key storage means you control the private key. Bot-managed means the platform generates and holds a wallet for you — more convenient, but you’re trusting the bot’s security. For more on staying safe, see our sniper settings and risk management guide and MEV protection strategies.
Related Resources
- Solana Honeypot Checkers Guide
- Wallet Tracking Guide
- How to Snipe New Tokens Safely
- Axiom vs. BullX (and why BullX is offline)
- Building Your Solana Meme Trading Stack
Disclaimer: This is not financial advice. Bot selection should be based on your own research, risk tolerance, and trading experience. Always test with small amounts first. See our full Risk Disclaimer.
