Honest comparison · Updated 2026

Subglow vs BullX

Telegram-first Solana trading terminal with copy features

BullX has a bigger Telegram distribution and a slicker multi-chain terminal; Subglow is cheaper per trade, actually explains its execution, and gives you real portfolio-level risk controls (portfolio %, per-token cap, trailing stop).

Where Subglow wins

  • Per-trade fee
    Subglow charges 0.2% flat per copied trade on Basic. BullX's effective take rate is higher once you factor in their priority-fee markup and tier-based trading fees.
  • Risk controls
    Subglow supports portfolio-percentage limits, per-token SOL caps, cooldown windows, token white/blacklists, and trailing stops. BullX's copy-trade module is simpler — fixed amount or percentage and a few toggles.
  • Proportional sells
    When a whale takes 30% off the top, Subglow sells 30% of your position. Most Telegram-first bots including BullX default to sell-all on any whale sell, which kills you on multi-ladder exits.
  • Execution transparency
    Subglow documents its gRPC → Jupiter → Jito pipeline publicly. Most copy-trade bots are a black box — you submit, they report a fill, and you have no idea where latency went.

Where BullX wins

  • Telegram distribution
    BullX started in Telegram and has by far the biggest installed base of traders already there. If your workflow lives in chat and you just want to tap buttons, they're the incumbent.
  • Multi-chain
    BullX covers Solana plus several EVM chains. Subglow is Solana-only and has no plans to dilute that.
  • Number of pre-filled quick-buy buttons
    Their UX for 'tap token → tap 0.5 SOL → confirm' is polished from years of iteration.

Pricing, head to head

Subglow
0.2% flat fee per copied trade · no subscription on Basic · Pro $49/mo unlocks 25 wallets + trailing stops + custom filters
BullX
Per-trade fee (variable by tier, plus priority-fee markup) · Telegram bot access free to use but trading fees kick in on every swap

Feature by feature

Every row below is verifiable from public docs as of 2026-04. Something out of date? Tell us via live chat and we'll update within 24h.

FeatureSubglowBullX
Solana copy tradingYesYes
Telegram interface
On Subglow's roadmap; web + API today
shipping soonYes
Multi-chain (EVM + Solana)
Subglow is Solana-native by design
NoYes
Proportional sells (mirror whale's sell %)YesNo
Trailing stop-lossYeslimited
Per-token SOL capYesNo
Portfolio % limitYesNo
Custom program-ID filter (gRPC)Pro tierNo
Flat per-trade fee0.2%No
Open pricing pageYespartial

Pick BullX when

  • Your workflow is 100% in Telegram and you don't want to visit a dashboard.
  • You trade multiple chains from the same interface.
  • You specifically want BullX's sniper bot for fresh Pump.fun launches.

Pick Subglow when

  • You're copy-trading wallets and want the copy to behave like an extension of your risk rules (portfolio %, cooldowns, trailing stops).
  • You care that proportional sells mirror the whale's exit, not dump 100%.
  • You want a flat, legible per-trade fee instead of piecing together tier + priority markup.
  • You want to see — and eventually plug into — the gRPC infrastructure underneath.

Our honest verdict

If you're a Telegram-native trader who values a one-shop multi-chain UI, BullX is the obvious pick. If you want a Solana copy-trader that treats you like an adult with real risk controls and doesn't dump 100% of your bag every time a whale takes partial profit, Subglow wins on the merits. Many serious Solana traders end up running both.

FAQ

Is Subglow cheaper than BullX?
Per-trade economics: Subglow is 0.2% flat on Basic. BullX's effective rate per trade is Per-trade fee (variable by tier, plus priority-fee markup) · Telegram bot access free to use but trading fees kick in on every swap. Over heavy copy-trade volume (100+ trades/week) the difference typically favors Subglow.
What does BullX do better than Subglow?
We call out three honest strengths: (Telegram distribution) BullX started in Telegram and has by far the biggest installed base of traders already there. If your workflow lives in chat and you just want to tap buttons, they're the incumbent. (Multi-chain) BullX covers Solana plus several EVM chains. Subglow is Solana-only and has no plans to dilute that. (Number of pre-filled quick-buy buttons) Their UX for 'tap token → tap 0.5 SOL → confirm' is polished from years of iteration.
What does Subglow do better than BullX?
We call out four advantages: (Per-trade fee) Subglow charges 0.2% flat per copied trade on Basic. BullX's effective take rate is higher once you factor in their priority-fee markup and tier-based trading fees. (Risk controls) Subglow supports portfolio-percentage limits, per-token SOL caps, cooldown windows, token white/blacklists, and trailing stops. BullX's copy-trade module is simpler — fixed amount or percentage and a few toggles. (Proportional sells) When a whale takes 30% off the top, Subglow sells 30% of your position. Most Telegram-first bots including BullX default to sell-all on any whale sell, which kills you on multi-ladder exits. (Execution transparency) Subglow documents its gRPC → Jupiter → Jito pipeline publicly. Most copy-trade bots are a black box — you submit, they report a fill, and you have no idea where latency went.
Can I use both BullX and Subglow?
Yes — most serious Solana traders use 2-3 tools. A common stack: BullX for its strongest feature, Subglow for automated copy trading with proper portfolio-level risk rules. There's no lock-in either way.
When should I NOT pick Subglow?
If you match these conditions, stay with BullX: Your workflow is 100% in Telegram and you don't want to visit a dashboard.; You trade multiple chains from the same interface.; You specifically want BullX's sniper bot for fresh Pump.fun launches.. Subglow is the right call when: You're copy-trading wallets and want the copy to behave like an extension of your risk rules (portfolio %, cooldowns, trailing stops).; You care that proportional sells mirror the whale's exit, not dump 100%.; You want a flat, legible per-trade fee instead of piecing together tier + priority markup.; You want to see — and eventually plug into — the gRPC infrastructure underneath..

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