KyberSwap vs Uniswap
Neutral on-chain benchmarking of slippage, revert rates, and overall execution quality.
Protocol Scorecard
KyberSwap is a DEX aggregator that routes and splits orders across many venues, while Uniswap is a single automated market maker (AMM) trading against its own pools. The practical question is whether KyberSwap's routing and MEV-aware order flow actually beats trading directly on Uniswap. Note that KyberSwap can itself route through Uniswap pools, so this measures the value of aggregation, not rival liquidity.
Across the trades ClearTrace benchmarked, KyberSwap posted a slippage score of 88.7/100 versus 88.0/100 for Uniswap — a statistical dead heat of 0.7 points. The score reflects realized slippage only — derived from median slippage versus a 1-minute VWAP, where a higher number means lower slippage. MEV exposure and revert rates are tracked as separate metrics. KyberSwap was measured over 43,469 trades and Uniswap over 1,291,665.
The sample sizes differ substantially (Uniswap: 1,291,665 trades; KyberSwap: 43,469), so KyberSwap's score reflects a narrower slice of activity and may move as more volume is observed.
On current data the two are effectively tied — within measurement noise, either is a reasonable choice, and the better option often comes down to the specific token pair and trade size. We recalculate these scores on every data refresh; see our methodology for how they are derived.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better execution quality, KyberSwap or Uniswap?
They are essentially tied on our slippage score. KyberSwap scored 88.7/100 and Uniswap 88.0/100 in ClearTrace's on-chain benchmarking — a difference within measurement noise.
Does KyberSwap or Uniswap offer better MEV protection?
ClearTrace publishes a slippage-based score and per-aggregator revert rates — not a per-aggregator MEV-protection score. On slippage, KyberSwap was tighter (~11.3 bps vs ~12.0 bps). For MEV specifically, the dashboard surfaces detected sandwich activity as a separate metric.
Is KyberSwap or Uniswap better for large trades?
For large orders, aggregators such as KyberSwap can split a trade across multiple pools to reduce price impact, which often helps on size. The right venue still depends on the specific pair and amount — the live dashboard tracks current execution quality.