Bitcoin Core Alternatives

Bitcoin Core is described as 'Open source project which maintains and releases Bitcoin client software called “Bitcoin Core”' and is an app in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Bitcoin Core for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, iPad, Mac and Linux apps. The best Bitcoin Core alternative is Proton Wallet, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bitcoin Core are Electrum, Strike.me, ZeusLN and BlueWallet.

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  1. Proton Wallet icon

    Proton Wallet

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    Proton Wallet is a self-custody wallet, meaning we use end-to-end encryption to ensure that you are the only one with access to your wallet's encryption keys.

    54 Proton Wallet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Proton Wallet is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & SaaS alternative to Bitcoin Core.

    • Proton Wallet is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Bitcoin Core.

    • Proton Wallet is Free and Open SourceBitcoin Core is also Free and Open Source
    • Proton Wallet is Privacy focused and Security-focusedBitcoin Core is not according to our users
  2. Electrum icon

    Electrum

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    Electrum is an easy to use Bitcoin client. It protects you from losing coins in a backup mistake or computer failure, because your wallet can be recovered from a secret phrase that you can write on paper or learn by heart.

    80 Electrum alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    • Electrum is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Bitcoin Core.

    • Electrum is Free and Open SourceBitcoin Core is also Free and Open Source
    • Electrum is Privacy focusedBitcoin Core is not according to our users
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    Strike.me

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    Strike.me is a platform for buying bitcoin and making global money transfers. Users can quickly register and start transactions from a cent. The platform allows automatic bitcoin purchases at set intervals or at the current market price.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • Strike.me is the most popular iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Bitcoin Core.

    • Strike.me is Free and ProprietaryBitcoin Core is Free and Open Source
  5. ZeusLN icon

    ZeusLN

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    Zeus is an open-source, non-custodial Bitcoin wallet that gives you full control over how you make payments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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  6. BlueWallet icon

    BlueWallet

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    A Bitcoin wallet that allows you to store, send Bitcoin, receive Bitcoin and buy Bitcoin with focus on security and simplicity.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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  7. Muun icon

    Muun

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    Muun is the most powerful wallet for bitcoin and lightning network. It is simple, fast, and secure. We provide the best user experience for sending and receiving bitcoin (BTC).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  9. Numbrs icon

    Numbrs

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    Securely store your Bitcoins in Switzerland. The Numbrs Bitcoin Account is the new standard for highly secure self-custody.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • Numbrs is the most popular commercial alternative to Bitcoin Core.

    • Numbrs is Paid and ProprietaryBitcoin Core is Free and Open Source
    • Numbrs is Privacy focusedBitcoin Core is not according to our users
  10. Bitcoin Knots icon

    Bitcoin Knots

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    Bitcoin Knots is a derivative of Bitcoin Core (since 2011 December) with a collection of improvements backported from and sometimes maintained outside of the master git tree.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Breez Lightning Wallet icon

    Breez Lightning Wallet

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    Breez is a non-custodial Lightning Network client which makes paying in bitcoin a seamless experience. With Breez, anyone can send or receive small payments in bitcoin. It's simple, fast and safe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Greenery icon

    Greenery

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    The first cryptocurrency wallet with bookkeeping and accounting functionality in mind for avid traders, small business owners and accountants.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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