How we compare wallets
Where the data comes from, what each column means and how often we check it.
Where the data comes from
Every fact in the finder comes from the wallet maker’s own website, documentation or public source code. We do not copy other comparison sites. Each wallet page shows the date its details were last checked.
We review every entry at least once a quarter, and sooner when a maker releases a new model or changes how custody works.
What each field means
Type. Hardware is a dedicated signing device. Mobile and desktop are apps. Web / browser runs as a website or a browser extension. Collaborative custody is a service where a company holds one of several multisig keys.
Keys. Yours means the wallet creates the keys on your device and the company cannot move your coins. Custodial means a company holds the keys, or holds them by default.
Bitcoin-only. The wallet supports only bitcoin. Wallets that also support a bitcoin sidechain, such as Liquid, are marked Bitcoin-only with a note. Edition means the maker offers separate Bitcoin-only firmware.
Source code. Open means the code is public under an open-source license. Partly means some components are closed, or the code is public but the license restricts reuse. Closed means the code is not public.
Lightning. The wallet can send and receive Lightning payments itself, without another app.
Multisig. The wallet can act as one key in a multisig setup, or coordinate one.
Level. Our judgement of how much you need to know to use the wallet safely.
Price. Approximate retail price from the maker’s website on the date checked. Prices change, confirm before buying.
What we do not do
- We do not rank wallets by score. Different people need different wallets.
- We do not accept payment for listing a wallet or for its position.
- Affiliate links never decide which wallets are listed. See the affiliate disclosure.
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