The Best Bitcoin AlternativesTop Cryptocurrency Coins & Money Transfer Services like Bitcoin

Bitcoin is described as 'Peer-to-peer digital currency. Peer-to-peer (P2P) means that there is no central authority to issue new money or keep track of transactions. Instead, these tasks are managed collectively by the nodes of the network' and is a leading cryptocurrency coin in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Bitcoin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Android apps. The best Bitcoin alternative is Monero, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bitcoin are Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and DASH.

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  1. Monero icon

    Monero

     152 likes

    Monero is a digital currency that is secure, private, and untraceable. It is open-source and freely available to all. With Monero, you are your own bank. Only you control and are responsible for your funds, and your accounts and transactions are kept private from prying eyes.

    66 Monero alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
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    Monero vs Bitcoin Comments
    jsawesome1
    Positive
    7

    Monero transactions cannot be traced at all, while Bitcoin transactions can be traced with minimal effort

    Guest
    Positive
    1

    the real next bitcoin generation: secure, computable & extendible not like Litecoin that is just an improvement of current Bitcoin implementation

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    John Fastman
    Positive
    -2

    You can use Monero to anonymize BitCoins you buy using your credit card via online exchanges. (Look up how to do this correctly.)

    • Monero is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
    • Monero is Privacy focusedBitcoin is not according to our users
  2. Ethereum icon

    Ethereum

     113 likes

    Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of downtime, censorship, fraud or third party interference.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    Ethereum vs Bitcoin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Ether is better in every way

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Ethereum is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
  4. Litecoin icon

    Litecoin

     80 likes

    Litecoin is a peer-to-peer Internet currency that enables instant payments to anyone in the world. It differs from its parent Bitcoin in that can be efficiently mined with consumer-grade hardware.

    82 Litecoin alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    Litecoin vs Bitcoin Comments
    James Smith
    Positive
    -5

    With Bitcoin being so expensive, Litecoin, the silver standard is no doubt the best alternative.

    • Litecoin is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
  5. Bitcoin Cash icon

    Bitcoin Cash

     30 likes

    Bitcoin Cash is a peer-to-peer electronic cash system. It's a permissionless, decentralized cryptocurrency that requires no trusted third parties and no central bank.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Bitcoin Cash vs Bitcoin Comments
    Darlene Sonalder
    Positive
    -1

    It it a better bitcoin but IMO not as good as Monero XMR ! I prefer both of them over Bitcoin or any Shitcoin out there

    Victor Bennie
    Positive
    0

    Bitcoin Cash has instant transactions and bitcoin core does not have instant transactions. A total deal-breaker for those who want to pay in shop! Open your eyes fools!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Bitcoin Cash is an upgraded version of the Bitcoin Core software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Bitcoin Cash is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
    • Bitcoin Cash is Privacy focusedBitcoin is not according to our users
  6. DASH icon

    DASH

     21 likes

    DASH is an open source peer-to-peer cryptocurrency that uses a system called Darksend to add privacy to transactions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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    DASH vs Bitcoin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    -5

    Dash is the fastest, cheapest, most decentralized, and most secure POW cryptocurrency. It's the only coin that can truly function as digital cash.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • DASH is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
  7. NameCoin icon

    NameCoin

     48 likes

    Namecoin is a distributed domain name system based on the Bitcoin technology. Namecoin extends Bitcoin to add transactions for registering, updating and transferring domain names. Namecoin provides an alternative to the existing domain name system (DNS), in which names can be...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  9. Cardano icon

    Cardano

     12 likes

    Cardano is a Proof-of-Stake L1 blockchain platform - the first to be founded on peer-reviewed research and developed through evidence-based methods.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Cardanoscan.io - Community built Cardano explorer and analytics
     
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    Cardano vs Bitcoin Comments
    ppisrv
    Positive
    -1

    Cardano is regarded a leading third-generation (3G) cryptocurrency, which “aims to solve the issues facing the first two generations,” i.e. Bitcoin and Ethereum.

    • Cardano is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
  10. Ripple - Crypto Solutions icon

    Ripple - Crypto Solutions

     26 likes

    Ripple is a monetary system that makes simple obligations between friends as useful for making payments as regular money.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Peercoin icon

    Peercoin

     22 likes

    Peercoin is a P2P digital currency and payment system optimized for security and energy-efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  12. Firo icon

    Firo

     9 likes

    Firo is a digital currency with a focus on setting privacy standards.

    One of the most groundbreaking academic developments in Bitcoin research.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  13. TON icon

    TON

     3 likes

    Inherited from Telegram, the TON blockchain was designed to onboard billions of users. It boasts ultra-fast transactions, low fees, and easy-to-use native apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Telegram
     
  14. NXT icon

    NXT

     33 likes

    Nxt is a fast and energy-efficient cryptocurrency based on the Proof-of-Stake concept, suitable for online payments and decentralized assets. Nextcoin and Nxtcoin are features of Nxt.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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    NXT vs Bitcoin Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Green through POS algo among others

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • NXT is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
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