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Bitstamp vs Exodus
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Bitstamp trading fees are higher than some competitors; Exodus in-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees
- They diverge on capability: Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Bitstamp and Exodus actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Bitstamp
- Spot Trading
- Instant Orders
- API Trading
- SEPA
- SWIFT
- Credit Card
- Web support
Only in Exodus
- Multi-chain Wallet
- Built-in Exchange
- Portfolio Tracking
- Web3 Browser
- Trezor
- 300+ assets
- Desktop support
- Chrome support
Both cover
- Staking
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Bitstamp
- Exchangesnot Exodus
- Tradingnot Exodus
- Compliancenot Exodus
Exodus
- Self custody multi-chain crypto wallet with built in swap and buy featuresnot Bitstamp
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Bitstamp
- Trading fees are higher than some competitors
- Limited selection of newer or smaller altcoins compared to larger exchanges
- Customer service response times can be slow during high-volume periods
Exodus
- In-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees
Pricing, plan by plan
Bitstamp
Free- StandardFree
- Spot trading
- Staking
- Instant orders
Exodus
Free- FreeFree
- Multi-chain wallet
- Built-in exchange
- Staking
Which should you pick?
Choose Bitstamp if
- You need spot trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want instant orders.
Choose Exodus if
- You need multi-chain wallet.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome.
- You also want built-in exchange.
Questions people ask
- Is Bitstamp or Exodus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Bitstamp starts at Free and Exodus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Bitstamp or Exodus?
- Bitstamp starts at Free and Exodus at Free.
- Does Bitstamp or Exodus run on more platforms?
- Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Exodus runs on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome.
- Can I use Bitstamp for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Bitstamp best used for?
- Bitstamp is most often used for exchanges, trading, compliance. Of those, exchanges and trading are not what Exodus is typically brought in for.
- What can Bitstamp do that Exodus cannot?
- Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Instant Orders, API Trading, SEPA. Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Built-in Exchange, Portfolio Tracking, Web3 Browser. Both handle Staking, Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bitstamp: When was Bitstamp founded?
Bitstamp was founded in August 2011 in Slovenia by Nejc Kodrič and Damjan Merlak.
SourceBitstamp: Where is Bitstamp registered?
Bitstamp is registered in Luxembourg and was recognized by Luxembourg as a virtual currency exchange in 2016.
SourceBitstamp: How many cryptocurrencies does Bitstamp list?
Bitstamp lists approximately 107 cryptocurrencies with close to 230 spot trading pairs including USD, EUR, GBP, and stablecoin base currencies.
SourceBitstamp: Who owns Bitstamp?
Bitstamp is owned by Robinhood, which acquired the exchange to expand its cryptocurrency trading capabilities.
SourceBitstamp: How many customers does Bitstamp have?
Bitstamp is trusted by more than 5 million customers worldwide.
SourceBitstamp: How does Bitstamp store customer cryptocurrencies?
Bitstamp keeps most client crypto in cold storage for security and offers additional security features including 2FA and withdrawal-address whitelisting.
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