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Exodus vs Lido

Exodus logo

Exodus

Software

Secure, manage, and swap cryptocurrency

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lido logo

Lido

Software

Liquid staking for Ethereum and beyond

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Lido lido takes a 10% fee on staking rewards, split between node operators and the DAO Treasury
  • They diverge on capability: Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Lido covers Liquid Staking.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Exodus and Lido actually diverge.

Attributes where Exodus and Lido differ
AttributeExodusLido
PlatformsDesktop, Ios, Android, ChromeWeb
Founded20152020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (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 Exodus

  • Multi-chain Wallet
  • Built-in Exchange
  • Staking
  • Portfolio Tracking
  • Web3 Browser
  • Trezor
  • 300+ assets
  • Desktop support

Only in Lido

  • Liquid Staking
  • stETH Token
  • No Minimum
  • DeFi Composable
  • LDO Token
  • Multi-chain
  • Web 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 Lido

Lido

  • Liquid staking of ETH and other proof of stake tokensnot 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

Lido

  • Lido takes a 10% fee on staking rewards, split between node operators and the DAO Treasury

Pricing, plan by plan

Exodus

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Multi-chain wallet
    • Built-in exchange
    • Staking

Lido

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Liquid staking
    • stETH token
    • DeFi integration

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.
Exodus review

Choose Lido if

  • You need liquid staking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want steth token.
Lido review

Questions people ask

Is Exodus or Lido better?
Neither clearly leads. Exodus starts at Free and Lido at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Exodus or Lido?
Exodus starts at Free and Lido at Free.
Does Exodus or Lido run on more platforms?
Exodus runs on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome. Lido runs on Web.
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 Lido is typically brought in for.
What can Exodus do that Lido cannot?
Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Built-in Exchange, Staking, Portfolio Tracking. Lido covers Liquid Staking, stETH Token, No Minimum, DeFi Composable.
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