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Exodus vs Rainbow

Exodus logo

Exodus

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

Secure, manage, and swap cryptocurrency

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Rainbow logo

Rainbow

Cryptocurrency & Blockchain

The fun, simple, and secure Ethereum wallet

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; Rainbow free instant deposits and fee auto-compounding are gated behind the paid Rainbow Black tier; the vendor's own site states "Upgrade to Rainbow Black for free instant deposits, bigger rewards, and up to 100% of your trading fees auto-compounded", implying standard accounts pay deposit and trading fees
  • They diverge on capability: Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Rainbow covers Ethereum Wallet.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Exodus and Rainbow actually diverge.

Attributes where Exodus and Rainbow differ
AttributeExodusRainbow
PlatformsDesktop, Ios, Android, ChromeIos, Android, Chrome
Founded20152019

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
  • Staking
  • Portfolio Tracking
  • Web3 Browser
  • Trezor
  • 300+ assets
  • Desktop support

Only in Rainbow

  • Ethereum Wallet
  • NFT Gallery
  • ENS Integration
  • Layer 2 Support
  • Swaps
  • Ethereum
  • Optimism
  • Arbitrum

Both cover

  • Ios support
  • Android support
  • Chrome 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 Rainbow

Rainbow

  • Walletsnot Exodus
  • Ethereumnot Exodus
  • Mobilenot 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

Rainbow

  • Free instant deposits and fee auto-compounding are gated behind the paid Rainbow Black tier; the vendor's own site states "Upgrade to Rainbow Black for free instant deposits, bigger rewards, and up to 100% of your trading fees auto-compounded", implying standard accounts pay deposit and trading fees

Pricing, plan by plan

Exodus

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

Rainbow

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Ethereum wallet
    • NFTs
    • ENS

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 Rainbow if

  • You need ethereum wallet.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Chrome.
  • You also want nft gallery.
Rainbow review

Questions people ask

Is Exodus or Rainbow better?
Neither clearly leads. Exodus starts at Free and Rainbow at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Exodus or Rainbow?
Exodus starts at Free and Rainbow at Free.
Does Exodus or Rainbow run on more platforms?
Exodus runs on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome. Rainbow runs on Ios, Android, Chrome.
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 Rainbow is typically brought in for.
What can Exodus do that Rainbow cannot?
Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Built-in Exchange, Staking, Portfolio Tracking. Rainbow covers Ethereum Wallet, NFT Gallery, ENS Integration, Layer 2 Support. Both handle Ios support, Android support, Chrome support.
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