StartXchange is a free to join manual traffic exchange, established in 2001. It’s run by Tim Linden and has innovative things like activity levels, surfbar chat, member photos prominent around the exchange, surfing teams, and a forum with real activity.

Surfbar Timer: 10 seconds
Credit Ratio: 1 credit = 1 hit

Surfing Ratio: 3:1/2:1/1:1
Membership Cost: Free/$6/$14.95
Commissions: 5%/10%/20%
Random Referrals: No/Yes/Yes