How Much Does It Cost to Build a DEX in 2026
The cost to build a DEX in 2026 runs from $15,000 to $500,000+. A white-label fork of an audited AMM costs $15,000–$45,000 and launches in 3–8 weeks. A custom MVP with your own contracts, swap logic and liquidity pools on one chain costs $40,000–$85,000 over 2–3 months.











