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Best CDP Managers in 2026
3 CDP Managers ranked by DappsAtlas score and total value locked. Open any row for the full review.
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CDP managers are tools for handling collateralized debt positions and other leveraged lending positions in DeFi. In a typical position, you lock crypto as collateral, borrow another asset against it, and must keep the position healthy so it is not liquidated. A CDP manager gives you a single dashboard and often extra functions for adjusting, protecting or automating that position.
These dApps usually do not hold your funds or issue loans themselves. They connect to lending protocols and execute multi-step actions, such as increasing leverage, swapping collateral or repaying debt, in one transaction. Many are non-custodial, so positions stay under your wallet's control. Revenue generally comes from small service fees on certain actions or automation, though the exact fee model varies by product and should be checked on each project's own documentation.
When comparing options, look at which lending protocols and chains are supported, how automation works and what triggers it, the fees charged, and the security record. On our list, Defi Saver Asset Management is the larger and higher-scoring tool, with about $378.7M in TVL at the time of writing across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism and Base. Summer.fi Pro covered the same networks but reportedly shut down after an exploit of roughly $6 million, a reminder to weigh smart contract risk carefully. Leverage can lead to fast losses, so only use what you can afford to lose.
CDP Managers at a glance
- Tracked
- 3
- Reviewed
- 3
- Total TVL
- $357M
- Avg. score
- 5.7/10
Largest by TVL
- 1
Defi Saver Asset Management$342M
- 2
Summer.fi Pro$15.2M
- 3
Unit Protocol$237K
Highest rated
| Chains | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defi Saver Asset ManagementReviewed | Ethereum, Arbitrum +2 | $342M | −4.7% | 8.1 |
| 2 | Unit ProtocolReviewed | Ethereum | $237K | −0.9% | 6.1 |
| 3 | Summer.fi ProReviewed | Ethereum, Arbitrum +2 | $15.2M | −1.2% | 3.0 |
Ranked by DappsAtlas score, then total value locked. Click a column to re-sort this page. TVL data via DefiLlama.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a CDP manager in DeFi?
A CDP manager is an interface or automation layer that helps you open, adjust and protect collateralized debt positions or similar leveraged lending positions. You deposit collateral, borrow against it, and the tool helps with things like changing leverage, repaying debt or closing a position. The underlying loan usually still lives on a lending protocol.
Is a CDP manager the same as a lending protocol?
Not necessarily. A CDP is a position where crypto collateral backs borrowed assets, and the borrowing protocol holds the rules for it. A manager sits on top and makes those positions easier to handle, sometimes with automation. DeFi Saver, for example, works across several lending protocols rather than issuing its own loans.
How does automated liquidation protection work?
Automation can trigger actions such as repaying debt or adding collateral when your position's health falls below a level you set. This can lower the chance of liquidation, but it does not remove it. Fast price drops, network congestion, high gas fees or a failed transaction can all stop an automated action from running in time.
What happened to Summer.fi Pro?
Reports say Summer.fi Pro shut down after an exploit of roughly $6 million in July 2026. Because the situation may still be developing, check the project's official channels before interacting with any contracts or interfaces linked to it. We list it for reference, and its low score reflects that event.
What are the main risks of using a CDP manager?
Smart contract bugs, oracle problems, liquidation during sharp price moves, and exploits of the manager or of the underlying lending protocol are the main ones. Leverage also magnifies losses, so a modest price drop can wipe out collateral. Only use funds you can afford to lose and avoid leverage you do not fully understand.
Are CDP managers custodial?
Most of these tools are non-custodial, meaning your assets sit in smart contracts you control through your wallet rather than being held by a company. That reduces some counterparty risk, but it does not remove smart contract risk. Always read what permissions you are approving when you connect your wallet.
What is the largest CDP manager by TVL?
Defi Saver Asset Management is the largest CDP manager by total value locked, with $342M. It is followed by Summer.fi Pro ($15.2M) and Unit Protocol ($237K). TVL figures come from DefiLlama and change daily.
Which CDP manager has the highest DappsAtlas score?
Defi Saver Asset Management has the highest score at 8.1/10, ahead of Unit Protocol (6.1) and Summer.fi Pro (3.0). Scores weigh security, ease of use, fees and features, and are based only on facts we could verify.
How many CDP managers does DappsAtlas track?
DappsAtlas tracks 3 CDP managers. Of these, 3 have a full review and 3 report value locked, $357M in total.
What chains do most CDP managers run on?
Which CDP managers grew the most this week?
Among CDP managers with at least $1M locked, Defi Saver Asset Management the biggest drop (−4.7%). Combined TVL moved −4.5% over the same seven days.
What is the average score for CDP managers?
The 3 rated CDP managers average 5.7 out of 10. Of these, 1 score 8 or higher and 1 score below 5.