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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Bitcoin Core is an open source project which maintains and releases Bitcoin client software called “Bitcoin Core”.

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Bitcoin Core alternatives page was last updated Jul 24, 2024
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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.

    52 Proton Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Dark Mode

    Proton Wallet VS Bitcoin Core

     

    • 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 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.

    79 Electrum alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    Electrum screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Decentralized
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Peer-To-Peer

    Electrum VS Bitcoin Core

     

    • 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 focused and DecentralizedBitcoin 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Strike.me Features

    1.  Support for multiple currencies
    2.  Bitcoin cash
    3.  Buy bitcoins
    4.  International payments
    5.  Foreign account deposits

    Strike.me VS Bitcoin Core

     

    • 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
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    ZeusLN

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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized

    ZeusLN VS Bitcoin Core

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CR flagCosta Rica

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    BlueWallet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized

    BlueWallet VS Bitcoin Core

     
  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).

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Muun screenshot 1
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    Muun Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    Muun VS Bitcoin Core

     
  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.

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Bitcoin-trading

    Numbrs VS Bitcoin Core

     

    • 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Bitcoin Knots VS Bitcoin Core

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Breez Lightning Wallet screenshot 1
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    Breez Lightning Wallet VS Bitcoin Core

     
  12. AirGap Wallet icon

    AirGap Wallet

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    Cryptocurrency wallet for securing cypto assets with one secret on an offline device

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    AirGap Wallet VS Bitcoin Core

     
  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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Greenery screenshot 1

    Greenery Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Support for multiple currencies

    Greenery VS Bitcoin Core

     
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