Kraken vs ApeX fees
Wondering whether Kraken or ApeX is cheaper for trading? Below are their published entry-tier fees side by side, for both perpetual futures and spot. The cheapest venue for you depends on your volume and whether you trade maker or taker, so run your own numbers in the FeeEdge calculator to see your real monthly cost across all 33 exchanges.
Fee comparison
| Perps maker | 0.020% | 0.020% |
| Perps taker | 0.050% | 0.050% |
| Spot maker | 0.250% | 0.500% |
| Spot taker | 0.400% | 0.500% |
Rates shown are published base-tier estimates and may change, so always confirm on the exchange. Maker = limit orders that add liquidity (cheaper); taker = market orders that remove it.
Which is cheaper?
On perpetual futures, Kraken has the lower base taker fee (0.050% vs 0.050%). On spot, Kraken is lower (0.400% vs 0.500%). But volume tiers, maker rebates, and native-token discounts can flip this for active traders, which is exactly what FeeEdge calculates.
Want the full picture on either venue? See Kraken fees and ApeX fees.
FAQ
Is Kraken cheaper than ApeX?
For base-tier perpetual futures, Kraken has the lower taker fee. For spot, Kraken is cheaper. Your actual cheapest venue depends on your monthly volume and maker/taker mix, so check it in the calculator.
What are Kraken's trading fees?
Kraken charges roughly 0.020% maker / 0.050% taker on perps and 0.250% maker / 0.400% taker on spot at the entry tier.
What are ApeX's trading fees?
ApeX charges roughly 0.020% maker / 0.050% taker on perps and 0.500% maker / 0.500% taker on spot at the entry tier.