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Exodus vs QuickNode

Exodus logo

Exodus

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Secure, manage, and swap cryptocurrency

From
Free
Rated
-
QuickNode logo

QuickNode

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Web3 infrastructure simplified

From
Free
Rated
-

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; QuickNode rate limited by plan in requests per second, at 15 on the free trial, 50 on Build and 125 on Accelerate, so throughput is a paid feature separate from volume
  • They diverge on capability: Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, QuickNode covers Node APIs.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Exodus and QuickNode actually diverge.

Attributes where Exodus and QuickNode differ
AttributeExodusQuickNode
Pricing modelfreefreemium
PlatformsDesktop, Ios, Android, ChromeApi, Web
Founded20152017

Identical on both: starting price (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
  • Staking
  • Portfolio Tracking
  • Web3 Browser
  • Trezor
  • 300+ assets
  • Desktop support

Only in QuickNode

  • Node APIs
  • NFT API
  • Token API
  • Streams
  • Functions
  • 25+ blockchains
  • Marketplace add-ons
  • Api 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 QuickNode

QuickNode

  • Running blockchain node infrastructure without operating nodesnot Exodus
  • Querying chain data and broadcasting transactions over an APInot 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

QuickNode

  • Rate limited by plan in requests per second, at 15 on the free trial, 50 on Build and 125 on Accelerate, so throughput is a paid feature separate from volume
  • Endpoints are also rationed, at 1 on the free trial and 10 on Build
  • Credit overage is charged per million and only falls with plan, from $0.62 on Build to $0.50 on Business
  • Support response time is sold as a tier, from a 24 hour SLA on Build down to 8 hours on Scale
  • SSO and RBAC are Enterprise only
  • The free offering is a trial rather than a standing free tier

Pricing, plan by plan

Exodus

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

QuickNode

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 10M API credits
    • 1 endpoint
    • Core add-ons
  • Starter$49/month
    • 100M API credits
    • 3 endpoints
    • All add-ons
  • Growth$299/month
    • 750M API credits
    • 10 endpoints
    • Priority support

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 QuickNode if

  • You need node apis.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Api, Web.
  • You also want nft api.

Questions people ask

Is Exodus or QuickNode better?
Neither clearly leads. Exodus starts at Free and QuickNode at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Exodus or QuickNode?
Exodus starts at Free and QuickNode at Free.
Does Exodus or QuickNode run on more platforms?
Exodus runs on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome. QuickNode runs on Api, 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 QuickNode is typically brought in for.
What can Exodus do that QuickNode cannot?
Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Built-in Exchange, Staking, Portfolio Tracking. QuickNode covers Node APIs, NFT API, Token API, Streams.

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