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Bitstamp vs Quicken

Bitstamp logo

Bitstamp

Software

The original crypto exchange since 2011

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quicken logo

Quicken

Software

Take control of your finances

From
$3.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Bitstamp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Bitstamp trading fees are higher than some competitors; Quicken quicken Simplifi (cloud version) costs $3.99 annually if billed yearly, but renews at full price $6.99/month unless cancelled before renewal
  • They diverge on capability: Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Quicken covers Budget creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Bitstamp and Quicken actually diverge.

Attributes where Bitstamp and Quicken differ
AttributeBitstampQuicken
Starting priceFree$3.99/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Mobile iOS, Mobile AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20111983

Identical on both: 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
  • Staking
  • Instant Orders
  • API Trading
  • SEPA
  • SWIFT
  • Credit Card
  • Web support

Only in Quicken

  • Budget creation
  • Bill management
  • Investment tracking
  • Tax planning
  • Bank accounts
  • Investment accounts
  • Credit cards
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Bitstamp

  • Exchangesnot Quicken
  • Tradingnot Quicken
  • Compliancenot Quicken

Quicken

  • Individuals managing personal finances via Quicken Simplifi cloud app for budgeting and savings trackingnot Bitstamp
  • Freelancers and self-employed managing business and personal finances via Quicken Business & Personal plannot Bitstamp
  • Users preferring local data storage via Classic desktop editionsnot 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

Quicken

  • Quicken Simplifi (cloud version) costs $3.99 annually if billed yearly, but renews at full price $6.99/month unless cancelled before renewal
  • Renewal pricing significantly higher than introductory rate; annual cost jumps from $47.88 (promotional) to $83.88 (regular renewal)

Pricing, plan by plan

Bitstamp

Free
  • StandardFree
    • Spot trading
    • Staking
    • Instant orders

Quicken

$3.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Quicken review.

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 staking.
Bitstamp review

Choose Quicken if

  • You need budget creation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want bill management.
Quicken review

Questions people ask

Is Bitstamp or Quicken better?
Neither clearly leads. Bitstamp starts at Free and Quicken at $3.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Bitstamp or Quicken?
Bitstamp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Bitstamp and $3.99/month for Quicken.
Does Bitstamp or Quicken run on more platforms?
Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android. Quicken runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Bitstamp for free?
Yes. Bitstamp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quicken starts at $3.99/month.
What is Bitstamp best used for?
Bitstamp is most often used for exchanges, trading, compliance. Of those, exchanges and trading are not what Quicken is typically brought in for.
What can Bitstamp do that Quicken cannot?
Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Staking, Instant Orders, API Trading. Quicken covers Budget creation, Bill management, Investment tracking, Tax planning.

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.

Source
Bitstamp: Where is Bitstamp registered?

Bitstamp is registered in Luxembourg and was recognized by Luxembourg as a virtual currency exchange in 2016.

Source
Bitstamp: 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.

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Bitstamp: Who owns Bitstamp?

Bitstamp is owned by Robinhood, which acquired the exchange to expand its cryptocurrency trading capabilities.

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Bitstamp: How many customers does Bitstamp have?

Bitstamp is trusted by more than 5 million customers worldwide.

Source
Bitstamp: 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.

Source
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