SideShift vs Exolix: which to pick
Both are no-KYC swap services launched in 2018, both score B in our rubric, and both operate as custodial routers that hold funds only during the swap window. The practical differences come down to scope and routing philosophy.
- Asset coverage: Exolix advertises 2600+ assets via an aggregator model pulling from multiple liquidity providers. SideShift lists 200+ coins across many networks, with a more curated set.
- Rates: Both offer hybrid fixed and floating quotes. Exolix's aggregator can surface tighter spreads on long-tail pairs; SideShift is often competitive on majors like BTC, ETH and SOL.
- Custody: Funds are held temporarily in both cases. Neither is non-custodial in the strict sense, despite marketing language.
- Refunds: Handled case-by-case on both sides, which means a refund address at quote time is essential.
Pick SideShift if you want a clean interface for mainstream coins and value its longer public track record in the privacy-swap niche. Pick Exolix if you need an unusual token or want to compare provider quotes in one place. For high-value swaps, request a fixed-rate quote on both and route through whichever returns the better net amount after network fees.