# Aurelia vs DEX Screener

> DEX Screener's API gives pairs, tokens and token profiles. Aurelia adds candles, every trade, holders, wallets and a live socket.

|   | Aurelia | DEX Screener's API reference |
|---|---|---|
| Pairs and token prices | Yes | Yes |
| Token profiles, boosts and paid orders | Socials on a token, no boosts | Yes |
| Candles | [Yes](https://app.aurelia.build/guides/ohlcv-candles-api) | None listed |
| Every trade | [Yes](https://app.aurelia.build/guides/dex-trades-api) | None listed |
| Holders and wallet PnL | [Holders](https://app.aurelia.build/guides/token-holders-api) and [PnL](https://app.aurelia.build/guides/wallet-pnl-api) | None listed |
| Live data | [One WebSocket](https://app.aurelia.build/guides/crypto-websocket-api) | None listed |
| Key and price | A free key with 10,000 credits, then $0.28 per 1,000 | No key or price mentioned; 60 requests a minute on the endpoints that state a limit |

Source: [DEX Screener API reference](https://docs.dexscreener.com/api/reference). "None listed" means that page does not list it, which is all we can say about it.

## When DEX Screener is the better fit

- You only need a token's pairs and prices now and then, and no account suits you better.
- You want its boosts, community takeovers or token profiles.
- You need a chain Aurelia has not listed yet.

## When Aurelia is the better fit

- You need charts, trades, holders, wallets or security checks from one API.
- You need data as it happens, over a socket rather than by polling.
- You are building something you will charge for, and want clear prices and limits to plan around.

## Switching

1. Create a free account: 10,000 credits, no card and no subscription.
2. Point one read at Aurelia and compare the answer with what you have now.
3. Move the rest when you are happy. Prepay from $5 in USDC on Solana.

> **Note:** Aurelia is an independent API and is not affiliated with DEX Screener. Other APIs' figures are from their public pages, read on 5 November 2026. They change, so check the sources before you decide.