Electrum AlternativesCrypto Wallets and other similar apps like Electrum

Electrum is described as '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' and is a popular Crypto Wallet in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Electrum for a variety of platforms, including Android, iPhone, Mac, Web-based and Windows apps. The best Electrum alternative is Proton Wallet, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Electrum are Exodus, Blockchain Wallet, Cake Wallet and BlueWallet.

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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.

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Electrum 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.

    51 Proton Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Proton Wallet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Security-focused

    Features

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

    Proton Wallet VS Electrum

     

    • Proton Wallet is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone & SaaS alternative to Electrum.

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

    • Proton Wallet is Free and Open SourceElectrum is also Free and Open Source
    • Proton Wallet is Privacy focusedElectrum is not according to our users
  2. Exodus icon

    Exodus

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    Exodus encrypts private keys and transaction data locally for your eyes only - no accounts, no servers, no data sharing.

    87 Exodus alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
    • Brave
    • Chromium
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Exodus screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for multiple currencies
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Synchronization
    4.  Bitcoin cash
    5.  Litecoin

    Exodus VS Electrum

     
    Comments about Exodus as an Alternative to Electrum
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    Negative •Jan 20, 2022
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    Closed source wallets are not recommended.

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    • Most users think Exodus is a great Electrum alternative.

    • Exodus is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Electrum.

    • Exodus is Free and ProprietaryElectrum is Free and Open Source
    • Exodus is LightweightElectrum is not according to our users
  4. Blockchain Wallet icon

    Blockchain Wallet

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    Blockchain is one of the few wallet applications that keeps control over your money in your own hands. In the original spirit of Bitcoin, it is physically impossible for BlockChain to "freeze" your account or any such nonsense.

    101 Blockchain Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Blockchain Wallet screenshot 1

    Blockchain Wallet Features

    1.  Mobile friendly
    2.  Multiple languages
    3.  Bitcoin cash

    Blockchain Wallet VS Electrum

     
    Comments about Blockchain Wallet as an Alternative to Electrum
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    Negative •Nov 19, 2021
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    Hybrid wallet (not recommended) with shady and buggy history.

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    • Blockchain Wallet is Free and Open SourceElectrum is also Free and Open Source
  5. Cake Wallet icon

    Cake Wallet

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    Cake Wallet allows you to safely store, send receive and exchange your Monero, Bitcoin, and Litecoin and also buy Bitcoin with debit/credit cards.

    55 Cake Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    Cake Wallet screenshot 1
    Cake Wallet screenshot 2
    Cake Wallet screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Support for multiple currencies
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Currency Conversion
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Monero exchange

    Cake Wallet VS Electrum

     
  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.

    32 BlueWallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized

    BlueWallet VS Electrum

     

    • BlueWallet is the most popular iPad alternative to Electrum.

    • BlueWallet is Free and Open SourceElectrum is also Free and Open Source
    • BlueWallet is Privacy focusedElectrum is not according to our users
  7. Green: Bitcoin Wallet icon

    Green: Bitcoin Wallet

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    Built by one of the most respected teams in the Bitcoin industry, Blockstream Green is supported across multiple platforms and is designed for Bitcoin beginners and power users alike.

    39 Green: Bitcoin Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • AppImageHub
    • F-Droid
    Green: Bitcoin Wallet screenshot 1
    Green: Bitcoin Wallet screenshot 2
    Green: Bitcoin Wallet screenshot 3

    Green: Bitcoin Wallet Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication

    Green: Bitcoin Wallet VS Electrum

     

    • Green: Bitcoin Wallet is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Electrum.

    • Green: Bitcoin Wallet is Free and Open SourceElectrum is also Free and Open Source
  9. Arctic Wallet icon

    Arctic Wallet

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    Arctic is a non-custodial crypto wallet built on the principles of decentralization and privacy.

    49 Arctic Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Arctic Wallet screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Crypto Wallet
    2.  Crypto Portfolio Tracker
    3.  No KYC
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Decentralized
    6.  Blockchain
    7.  Litecoin
    8.  Exchange
    9.  WEB3
    10.  Web-Based
    11.  Bitcoin-trading
    12.  Bitcoin cash

    Arctic Wallet VS Electrum

     
  10. 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).

    26 Muun alternatives

    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 Electrum

     
  11. Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet icon

    Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet

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    Sparrow is a Bitcoin wallet for those who value financial self sovereignty. Sparrow’s emphasis is on security, privacy and usability. Sparrow does not hide information from you - on the contrary it attempts to provide as much detail as possible about your transactions and UTXOs...

    3 Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet screenshot 1

    Sparrow Bitcoin Wallet VS Electrum

     
  12. Mutiny Wallet icon

    Mutiny Wallet

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    The unstoppable bitcoin wallet for everyone.

    17 Mutiny Wallet alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    Mutiny Wallet screenshot 1

    Mutiny Wallet VS Electrum

     
  13. 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.

    23 ZeusLN alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
    ZeusLN screenshot 1
    ZeusLN screenshot 2
    ZeusLN screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized

    ZeusLN VS Electrum

     
  14. Strike.me icon

    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.

    77 Strike.me alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Strike.me screenshot 1
    Strike.me screenshot 2
    Strike.me screenshot 3

    Strike.me Features

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

    Strike.me VS Electrum

     
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