Cryptocurrency & Blockchain · head to head
Exodus vs Ledger Live
Exodus
Cryptocurrency & Blockchain
Secure, manage, and swap cryptocurrency
- From
- Free
- Rated
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Exodus in-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees; Ledger Live ledger Live is designed to work with a physical Ledger hardware wallet plugged into the device by USB and does not function as a standalone software wallet
- They diverge on capability: Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Ledger Live covers Portfolio Management.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Exodus and Ledger Live actually diverge.
| Attribute | Exodus | Ledger Live |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome | Desktop, Ios, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Cryptocurrency & Blockchain).
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 Exodus
- Multi-chain Wallet
- Built-in Exchange
- Portfolio Tracking
- Web3 Browser
- Trezor
- 300+ assets
- Chrome support
Only in Ledger Live
- Portfolio Management
- Buy/Sell Crypto
- Swap
- NFT Gallery
- Ledger hardware wallets
- DeFi apps
Both cover
- Staking
- Desktop support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Exodus
- Self custody multi-chain crypto wallet with built in swap and buy featuresnot Ledger Live
Ledger Live
- Managing crypto assets and viewing balances alongside a Ledger hardware walletnot Exodus
- Signing transactions offline through a connected hardware devicenot Exodus
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Exodus
- In-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees
Ledger Live
- Ledger Live is designed to work with a physical Ledger hardware wallet plugged into the device by USB and does not function as a standalone software wallet
Pricing, plan by plan
Exodus
Free- FreeFree
- Multi-chain wallet
- Built-in exchange
- Staking
Ledger Live
Free- FreeFree
- Portfolio tracking
- Buy/Sell
- Staking
Which should you pick?
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.
Choose Ledger Live if
- You need portfolio management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Ios, Android.
- You also want buy/sell crypto.
Questions people ask
- Is Exodus or Ledger Live better?
- Neither clearly leads. Exodus starts at Free and Ledger Live at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Exodus or Ledger Live?
- Exodus starts at Free and Ledger Live at Free.
- Does Exodus or Ledger Live run on more platforms?
- Exodus runs on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome. Ledger Live runs on Desktop, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Exodus for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Exodus best used for?
- Exodus is most often used for self custody multi-chain crypto wallet with built in swap and buy features. Of those, self custody multi-chain crypto wallet with built in swap and buy features is not what Ledger Live is typically brought in for.
- What can Exodus do that Ledger Live cannot?
- Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Built-in Exchange, Portfolio Tracking, Web3 Browser. Ledger Live covers Portfolio Management, Buy/Sell Crypto, Swap, NFT Gallery. Both handle Staking, Desktop support, Ios support, Android support.