Software · head to head
Gate.io vs Huobi
The short version
- Only Huobi has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Gate.io withdrawal fees are dynamic and fluctuate based on network conditions without advance notice; Huobi cryptocurrency market volatility
- They diverge on capability: Gate.io covers Startup IEO, Huobi covers Staking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Gate.io and Huobi actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2013).
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 Gate.io
- Startup IEO
- Copy Trading
- GateChain
- GT Token
Only in Huobi
- Staking
- Primelist
- HT Token
- Huobi ECO Chain
Both cover
- Spot Trading
- Futures Trading
- Margin Trading
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Gate.io
- Cryptocurrency spot and futures trading with 3,800+ trading pairsnot Huobi
- Web3 wallet integration for cross-chain cryptocurrency swapsnot Huobi
Huobi
- Spot trading of cryptocurrencies and altcoinsnot Gate.io
- Futures trading with leveragenot Gate.io
- Copy trading from experienced tradersnot Gate.io
- Automated trading via botsnot Gate.io
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Gate.io
- Withdrawal fees are dynamic and fluctuate based on network conditions without advance notice
Huobi
- Cryptocurrency market volatility
- Regulatory restrictions in some jurisdictions
Pricing, plan by plan
Gate.io
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Gate.io review.
Huobi
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Huobi review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Gate.io if
- You need startup ieo.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want copy trading.
Choose Huobi if
- You need staking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want primelist.
Questions people ask
- Is Gate.io or Huobi better?
- Neither clearly leads. Gate.io starts at On request and Huobi at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Gate.io or Huobi?
- Huobi has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Gate.io and Free for Huobi.
- Does Gate.io or Huobi run on more platforms?
- Gate.io runs on Web, iOS, Android. Huobi runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Huobi for free?
- Yes. Huobi has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Gate.io starts at On request.
- What is Gate.io best used for?
- Gate.io is most often used for cryptocurrency spot and futures trading with 3,800+ trading pairs, web3 wallet integration for cross-chain cryptocurrency swaps. Of those, cryptocurrency spot and futures trading with 3,800+ trading pairs and web3 wallet integration for cross-chain cryptocurrency swaps are not what Huobi is typically brought in for.
- What can Gate.io do that Huobi cannot?
- Gate.io covers Startup IEO, Copy Trading, GateChain, GT Token. Huobi covers Staking, Primelist, HT Token, Huobi ECO Chain. Both handle Spot Trading, Futures Trading, Margin Trading, Web support.