Fee Comparison Table
We compiled maker and taker fees across the top 8 crypto exchanges, verified in March 2026. These are base-tier fees — VIP tiers and token holdings can reduce them further.
Spot Trading (base tier):
MEXC: 0.00% / 0.05%
Binance: 0.10% / 0.10%
Bybit: 0.10% / 0.10%
OKX: 0.08% / 0.10%
KuCoin: 0.10% / 0.10%
Coinbase: 0.40% / 0.60% (Advanced: 0.05%/0.08%)
Futures Trading (base tier):
MEXC: 0.00% / 0.02%
PrimeXBT: 0.01% / 0.045%
Bybit: 0.02% / 0.055%
OKX: 0.02% / 0.05%
Binance: 0.02% / 0.05%
Bitget: 0.02% / 0.06%
Monthly Savings by Volume
How much you save depends on your trading volume and whether you are a maker (limit orders) or taker (market orders).
At $50,000 monthly volume (maker orders):
MEXC saves: $0 in fees
PrimeXBT saves: $5 in fees
Bybit costs: $10 in fees
OKX costs: $10 in fees
Binance costs: $10 in fees
At $500,000 monthly volume (maker orders):
MEXC saves: $0 in fees
PrimeXBT costs: $50 in fees
Bybit costs: $100 in fees
Difference: $100/month between cheapest and mid-tier
The savings compound over time. A trader doing $1M monthly volume saves $200+/month on MEXC vs Bybit. Over a year, that is $2,400 in saved fees. See our PrimeXBT review and MEXC review for platform details.
Final Verdict: 4.2/5
MEXC is the undisputed fee king with 0% maker on both spot and futures. PrimeXBT is second at 0.01% maker on futures (no spot). Bybit and OKX tie at 0.02% maker with better ecosystems. For fee-sensitive traders doing high volume, MEXC saves hundreds per month. For traders who also value regulation and features, PrimeXBT offers the best fee-to-feature ratio.