15 services · Independently tested

Best Yield Aggregators 2026

The 15 top yield aggregators in 2026 that auto-route DeFi capital to the best strategies — Pendle, Yearn, Convex, Beefy, and more. Scored on strategy transparency and historical performance.

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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Jump to:#1 Pendle #2 Yearn Finance #3 Convex Finance #4 Beefy Finance #5 Aura Finance #6 Idle Finance

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Pendle

Best for: Yield tokenization primitiveRank #1

Overall Score

9.2/10

Score breakdown

Security

9.0

Fees

9.0

9.3

Features

9.5

Support

8.7

Reputation

9.3

Pros

PT/YT yield split model
Deep LST/LRT integrations
Fixed yield lock-in via PT
Category leader

Cons

Complex UX for beginners
PT/YT decay to expiry

Founded2021TVL~$4BCategoryYieldModelTokenized yield

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Yearn Finance

Best for: Original vault pioneerRank #2

Overall Score

8.6/10

Score breakdown

Security

8.7

Fees

8.7

8.3

Features

9.0

Support

8.3

Reputation

9.5

Pros

Original yield vault protocol
v3 architecture
Deep integrations
YFI fair-launch legend

Cons

Underperformed some newer aggregators
Vault complexity

Founded2020TVL~$500MCategoryYieldNotableYFI fair launch

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Convex Finance

Best for: Curve yield boosterRank #3

Overall Score

8.9/10

Score breakdown

Security

9.0

Fees

8.7

8.5

Features

9.3

Support

8.5

Reputation

9.3

Pros

Boosted Curve LP rewards
vlCVX governance
Central to bribe markets
Time-tested

Cons

Curve-dependent
vlCVX opportunity cost

Founded2021TVL~$1BCategoryYieldModelveCRV proxy

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Beefy Finance

Best for: Multi-chain auto-compounder

Overall Score

8.7/10

Score breakdown

Security

8.5

Fees

8.7

9.3

Features

9.3

Support

8.3

Reputation

8.7

Pros

Auto-compounding vaults across 20+ chains
Very simple UX
BIFI stakers earn revenue
Deep integrations everywhere

Cons

Yields track underlying, not alpha
Some vaults use less-audited protocols

Founded2020TVL~$300MChains20+ModelAuto-compounder

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Aura Finance

Best for: Balancer yield booster

Overall Score

8.4/10

Score breakdown

Security

8.7

Fees

8.5

8.3

Features

8.7

Support

8.0

Reputation

8.5

Pros

Boosted Balancer LP rewards
vlAURA governance
Central to Balancer voter economy
Solid DeFi integrations

Cons

Balancer-dependent
Volume smaller than Convex

Founded2022TVL~$400MModelBalancer LP boosterNotablevlAURA

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Idle Finance

Best for: Risk-tranched yield vaults

Overall Score

8.0/10

Score breakdown

Security

8.7

Fees

8.7

8.0

Features

8.3

Support

7.8

Reputation

8.0

Pros

Senior/junior risk tranches
Yield tranches on stablecoin markets
Institutional focus
Long track record

Cons

Smaller TVL than Pendle/Yearn
Complex tranched model for retail

Founded2019TVL~$50MModelRisk tranchesNotableSenior/junior yield

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Side by side

Quick Comparison

#	Name	Score	Best for	Founded	TVL
1	Pendle	9.2	Yield tokenization primitive	2021	~$4B	Review →
2	Yearn Finance	8.6	Original vault pioneer	2020	~$500M	Review →
3	Convex Finance	8.9	Curve yield booster	2021	~$1B	Review →
4	Beefy Finance	8.7	Multi-chain auto-compounder	2020	~$300M	Review →
5	Aura Finance	8.4	Balancer yield booster	2022	~$400M	Review →
6	Idle Finance	8.0	Risk-tranched yield vaults	2019	~$50M	Review →

How we rate every service

Every service on this ranking is evaluated on six criteria, each scored 0–10, with the following weights: Security & Trust (25%), Fees & Costs (20%), User Experience (15%), Features & Coverage (15%), Support & Documentation (10%), and Reputation & Longevity (15%). The weighted average is the overall score.

What each criterion measures

Security & Trust — custody model, audit history, insurance or proof-of-reserves, incident record. This is the highest weight for a reason: security failures compound in ways that no yield or feature advantage can offset.
Fees & Costs — headline trading/withdrawal/deposit fees, hidden costs (spread, slippage, gas), and value at both entry-level and power-user volumes.
User Experience — interface clarity, mobile support, onboarding friction, and how well the product supports both first-time and daily users.
Features & Coverage — asset/chain/integration breadth, advanced tooling, and ecosystem depth vs the segment leader.
Support & Documentation — response times, doc quality, community channels, and how well problems get resolved when they happen.
Reputation & Longevity — years operational, team transparency, community sentiment, and how the service performed through crypto’s hardest moments (bear markets, exchange failures, exploits).

How we test

Our reviewers personally open accounts, transfer funds, execute test transactions, and contact support before publishing a score. We do not accept payment for higher ranking; commercial partnerships (where they exist) are disclosed and never influence position or score. Non-partner services regularly rank above partner services when they perform better.

Rankings are refreshed quarterly. Major changes (fee updates, security incidents, product launches) trigger immediate re-review. Every card shows a "last checked" timestamp so you can see how current the assessment is.

How we rate every service

What each criterion measures

Security & Trust — custody model, audit history, insurance or proof-of-reserves, incident record. This is the highest weight for a reason: security failures compound in ways that no yield or feature advantage can offset.
Fees & Costs — headline trading/withdrawal/deposit fees, hidden costs (spread, slippage, gas), and value at both entry-level and power-user volumes.
User Experience — interface clarity, mobile support, onboarding friction, and how well the product supports both first-time and daily users.
Features & Coverage — asset/chain/integration breadth, advanced tooling, and ecosystem depth vs the segment leader.
Support & Documentation — response times, doc quality, community channels, and how well problems get resolved when they happen.
Reputation & Longevity — years operational, team transparency, community sentiment, and how the service performed through crypto’s hardest moments (bear markets, exchange failures, exploits).

How we test

Frequently asked

Frequently Asked Questions

How did you pick the top services in Best Yield Aggregators 2026?

Every service on this list is scored on six weighted criteria — security (25%), fees (20%), UX (15%), features (15%), support (10%), and reputation (15%). The weighted average produces the overall score. Rankings reflect real hands-on testing, not marketing promises. Full methodology is documented on this page.

How often are these rankings updated?

Full re-reviews happen quarterly. In addition, any major change to a service (fee update, security incident, new product launch, regulatory action) triggers an immediate spot check within days. Each card displays a "last checked" date so you can see how current the score is.

Are your scores affected by commercial partnerships?

No. Our editorial and commercial teams are separated. Where a service has an affiliate or partner relationship it is disclosed openly, but partnerships never influence score, rank, or inclusion. Non-partner services routinely rank above partners when they perform better on our criteria.

Why is one service ranked higher than another with a similar score?

When two services score identically on the overall number, we break the tie using Security first, then Reputation & Longevity, then user-reported reliability from the last 90 days. This ensures the higher-ranked service is the one you can safely stake meaningful value on today.

Can I suggest a service to be reviewed?

Yes. Contact our editorial team with the service name, website, and a short note explaining why it deserves inclusion. Qualifying services (public team, live product, 30+ days in production) enter our review backlog and are scored using the same methodology as everything else on this page.

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