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The best DEXes on Aptos in 2026
We track 13 DEXes that run on Aptos and have reviewed 8 of them in full. Our top pick is ThalaSwap V3. Each one is scored on security, ease of use, fees and features.
Ranked list
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ThalaSwap V3
DEXes · Aptos
ThalaSwap V3 is a concentrated-liquidity DEX on Aptos from Thala Labs. It sits inside a wider suite of trading, staking and borrowing products, but its own pool liquidity is small.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $834K+5.8% - 2
ThalaSwap
DEXes · Aptos
ThalaSwap is the AMM part of Thala Labs' DeFi suite on Aptos, alongside a stablecoin, liquid staking and a launchpad. Its own TVL is small, so it suits users already in the Aptos ecosystem more than those who need deep liquidity.
ScoreScore 6.8 out of 10TVL $573K−0.9% - 3
Cetus CLMM
DEXes · Sui, Aptos
Cetus is a concentrated-liquidity DEX and swap aggregator built for Sui, with an Aptos version, and about $26M in TVL on DefiLlama. It has a broad toolset, but exploit risk is real.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $25.6M+5.0% - 4
ThalaSwap V2
DEXes · Aptos
ThalaSwap V2 is the automated market maker inside Thala, an Aptos DeFi protocol that also offers the MOD stablecoin, liquid staking and a launchpad. Its listed TVL is small, so the case for it rests on Thala's wider ecosystem and Aptos integration.
ScoreScore 6.5 out of 10TVL $463K−0.7% - 5
Hyperion
DEXes · Aptos
Hyperion is an on-chain DEX on Aptos that combines an orderbook with AMM liquidity pools. Current DefiLlama TVL is modest at roughly $1.15 million, which is the main caveat.
ScoreScore 6.3 out of 10TVL $1.10M−1.8% - 6
LiquidSwap
DEXes · Aptos
Liquidswap is an automated market maker on Aptos that launched in 2022 and calls itself the first DEX on that chain. It remains live, but its TVL is modest at roughly 1.16 million USD.
ScoreScore 6.0 out of 10TVL $647K−42.2% - 7
Starswap Starcoin
DEXes · Other, Aptos
Starswap is a small automated market maker and yield farm on the Starcoin blockchain, with about $519K in TVL and no listed audits. It suits users already in the Starcoin ecosystem, not those who need deep liquidity.
ScoreScore 5.0 out of 10TVL $502K−3.4% - 8
Sushi Aptos
DEXes · Aptos
Sushi Aptos is SushiSwap’s decentralized exchange deployment on Aptos, accessed through Sushi’s swap interface. Its main drawback is the small listed liquidity footprint, alongside limited published detail about Aptos-specific fees and audits.
ScoreScore 4.2 out of 10TVL $5.52K−0.4% - 9
Econia
DEXes · Aptos
Econia is described as a hyper-parallelized on-chain order book being built for Aptos. Its current availability, trading details and security information are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 10
Baptswap
DEXes · Aptos
Baptswap is described as a decentralized exchange on Aptos. Current listings show no available coins or trading pairs, so there is little evidence of an active market.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 11
Cellana Finance
DEXes · Aptos
Cellana Finance is described as a community-owned decentralized exchange on Aptos. Its trading mechanics, fees, and security disclosures are unclear.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 12
Earnium
DEXes · Aptos
Earnium is described as an Aptos decentralized exchange with automated and concentrated-liquidity trading. Its public details are sparse, so check the interface, costs, and security disclosures carefully before using it.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL — - 13
Tapp Exchange
DEXes · Aptos
Tapp Exchange is described as a v4 decentralized exchange on Aptos. Its operating status is uncertain: a 2026 report said it planned to close, but a completed shutdown is not confirmed.
ScoreNot rated yetTVL —
DEXes on Aptos: the numbers
- Tracked
- 13
- Reviewed
- 13
- Total TVL
- $29.7M
- Avg. score
- 6.0/10
The DappsAtlas index lists 13 DEXes on Aptos. Every one of them has a full review. Across the 8 with TVL data, the combined value locked is $29.7M, counting value on every chain they support. Cetus CLMM dominates, with 86% of that total. The top five account for 97%, while the median DEX holds $573K.
By value locked, the largest DEXes on Aptos are Cetus CLMM ($25.6M), Hyperion ($1.10M) and ThalaSwap V3 ($834K). On DappsAtlas scores, ThalaSwap V3 ranks first at 6.8/10, ahead of ThalaSwap (6.8) and Cetus CLMM (6.5). The 8 rated DEXes average 6.0/10, and none scores 8 or above yet.
All 8 with a confirmed status are active. In the past week, total value locked rose 2.6%. Cetus CLMM gained the most (+5.0%), while Hyperion dropped the most (−1.8%).
Largest by TVL
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Cetus CLMM$25.6M
- 2
Hyperion$1.10M
- 3
ThalaSwap V3$834K
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LiquidSwap$647K
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ThalaSwap$573K
Highest rated
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- 3
- 4
ThalaSwap V26.5
- 5
Method
How we ranked them
Reviewed dApps come first. Each DappsAtlas review scores security, ease of use, fees and features from 0 to 10 using public facts such as audits, documentation and on-chain data; the overall score orders the list, with total value locked as the tie-breaker. Projects we have not reviewed yet follow, ordered by total value locked. Scores are never sold.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the largest DEX on Aptos by TVL?
Cetus CLMM is the largest DEX on Aptos by total value locked, with $25.6M across all the chains it supports. It is followed by Hyperion ($1.10M) and ThalaSwap V3 ($834K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which DEX on Aptos has the highest DappsAtlas score?
ThalaSwap V3 has the highest score at 6.8/10, ahead of ThalaSwap (6.8) and Cetus CLMM (6.5). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many DEXes on Aptos has DappsAtlas reviewed?
DappsAtlas tracks 13 DEXes on Aptos. Of these, 13 have a full review and 8 report value locked, $29.7M in total, counting value on every chain they support.
Which DEXes on Aptos grew the most this week?
Among DEXes with at least $1M locked, Cetus CLMM had the biggest 7-day TVL gain (+5.0%) and Hyperion the biggest drop (−1.8%). Combined TVL moved +2.6% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for DEXes on Aptos?
The 8 rated DEXes on Aptos average 6.0 out of 10. Of these, 0 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.