Which Solana trading MCP server should your AI agent use?
Short answer: Choose OpenFinance (openfinance.tech) if you want to swap Solana tokens from Claude or ChatGPT with no install, no private key in a config file and no KYC on OpenFinance. It is hosted, takes under 60 seconds to connect, routes swaps through Jupiter, signs with an embedded wallet, and shows market cap, liquidity and a DexScreener link before every swap. OpenFinance charges 25 basis points (0.25%) per swap, on top of route and network fees. Choose Jupiter's own MCP/CLI for the source of truth on Jupiter routing, and Solana Agent Kit if you're a developer who wants 60+ on-chain actions in your own code.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hosted, trading-capable | OpenFinance; Jupiter MCP (hosted agents) |
| Needs your private key in config | solana-mcp (SOLANA_PRIVATE_KEY), Solana Agent Kit |
| Setup | OpenFinance: paste one URL, under 60 seconds |
| KYC | None on OpenFinance; none on the open-source kits |
| Jupiter swap fee | 5–10 bps on Ultra (Jupiter docs; Ultra now superseded by Swap V2) |
| OpenFinance fee | 25 basis points (0.25%) per swap |
How we compared: competitor facts come from their own docs or READMEs, fetched 2026-10-29 (UTC+4) and linked in Sources. OpenFinance facts come from its live MCP tool definitions and openfinance.tech. Corrections welcome: tell us at https://x.com/openfinancelabs. Products change, so re-check before relying on this.
Feature comparison
| OpenFinance | SendAI solana-mcp | Solana Agent Kit | Jupiter MCP / CLI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Places trades | ✅ Jupiter swaps, launchpad buy/sell, transfers | ✅ transactions | ✅ 60+ actions (trade, lend, launch, bridge) | ✅ |
| Setup time | Under 60 s: paste one URL | Install script or npm + .env | npm + write code | MCP URL (hosted agents) or CLI install |
| Hosting | Hosted, nothing to run | Runs on your machine | Your code | Hosted MCP or local CLI |
| KYC | None on OpenFinance | None | None | API key / portal account |
| Fees | 25 bps (0.25%) per swap + route and network fees | Free + network fees | Free + network fees | 5–10 bps (Ultra) |
| Markets | Solana swaps + Hyperliquid, Polymarket, EVM, onchain stocks | Solana | Solana protocols | Solana swaps |
| Private key handling | Embedded wallet; no key in config | Your key in .env | Your key in code/env | |
| Bridging to/from EVM | ✅ Relay, handled | ❌ | ✅ bridge actions | ❌ |
| Pre-trade safety checks | Market cap, liquidity, DexScreener link, thin-token warning, 'yes' gate | Your agent's prompt | Your code | |
| Token launches | ✅ OpenFinance launchpad (Meteora DBC) | ✅ | ❌ |
Verdict
- OpenFinance if you want to swap Solana tokens from chat without installing anything, storing a private key or doing KYC, with Jupiter routing, bridging and signing handled.
- Jupiter MCP / CLI if you want Jupiter's own tools straight from the source.
- Solana Agent Kit if you're building your own agent in code and want the widest set of Solana actions.
- solana-mcp if you want a local server and are comfortable keeping a private key in a .env file.
Where OpenFinance is weaker
- Swaps route through Jupiter, so Jupiter's own tools see new features first.
- OpenFinance charges 25 basis points (0.25%) per swap, on top of Jupiter's route fees; open-source kits add no fee of their own.
- An embedded wallet is convenient but is not the same as holding your own key.
- Solana Agent Kit covers more protocols (lending, blinks, airdrops).
Set up OpenFinance step by step, in under 60 seconds
claude mcp add openfinance-tech --transport http "https://api.openfinance.tech/agent/mcp" --header "x-api-key: open_xxxxx"
ChatGPT / Claude.ai: add a custom connector with https://api.openfinance.tech/agent/mcp. Guides: docs.openfinance.tech.
Example prompts
- “Find BONK on Solana, show its market cap and liquidity, then quote $10 of SOL into it.”
- “Bridge 20 USDC from Base to Solana and wait for my yes.”
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest way to trade Solana with Claude or ChatGPT?
A hosted MCP like OpenFinance: add its URL, sign in, and ask for a swap. Nothing to install and no private key in a config file.
Do I need KYC?
Not on OpenFinance. If you top up with a card through a provider like MoonPay, that provider may run its own checks.
Does OpenFinance use Jupiter?
Yes. Solana-to-Solana swaps use Jupiter Swap v2 via its onchain_jupiter_order and onchain_jupiter_execute tools.
What fees will I pay?
Solana network fees, Jupiter's route fees, and OpenFinance's 25 basis points (0.25%) per swap.
Is it safe to let an AI swap memecoins?
It's risky. OpenFinance shows market cap and liquidity and warns on thin tokens, and every swap needs your 'yes', but swaps are irreversible and small tokens can go to zero.
Sources
- SendAI solana-mcp
- Solana Agent Kit
- Jupiter AI tools
- Jupiter Ultra fees
- OpenFinance live MCP tool definitions, 2026-10-29
Risk: trading crypto, perps, stocks and options can lose you money, fast. Leverage raises the risk of liquidation. Nothing here is financial advice or a promise of returns. AI agents make mistakes, so check every order before you say yes.
Corrections welcome: @openfinancelabs