Software · head to head
Huobi vs MEXC
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Huobi cryptocurrency market volatility; MEXC the App Store listing (seller Onechain Technology Ltd) states 0% maker fees and 0.01% to 0.04% taker fees that vary by region, meaning the effective trading fee a user pays is not a single published figure but depends on undisclosed regional tiers
- They diverge on capability: Huobi covers Margin Trading, MEXC covers ETF Trading.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Huobi and MEXC actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (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 Huobi
- Margin Trading
- Primelist
- HT Token
- Huobi ECO Chain
Only in MEXC
- ETF Trading
- Launchpad
- MX Token
Both cover
- Spot Trading
- Futures Trading
- Staking
- Web support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Huobi
- Spot trading of cryptocurrencies and altcoinsnot MEXC
- Futures trading with leveragenot MEXC
- Copy trading from experienced tradersnot MEXC
- Automated trading via botsnot MEXC
MEXC
- Exchangesnot Huobi
- Tradingnot Huobi
- Altcoinsnot Huobi
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Huobi
- Cryptocurrency market volatility
- Regulatory restrictions in some jurisdictions
MEXC
- The App Store listing (seller Onechain Technology Ltd) states 0% maker fees and 0.01% to 0.04% taker fees that vary by region, meaning the effective trading fee a user pays is not a single published figure but depends on undisclosed regional tiers
Pricing, plan by plan
Huobi
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Huobi review.
MEXC
Free- StandardFree
- Spot trading
- Futures
- Launchpad
Which should you pick?
Choose Huobi if
- You need margin trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile.
- You also want primelist.
Choose MEXC if
- You need etf trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want launchpad.
Questions people ask
- Is Huobi or MEXC better?
- Neither clearly leads. Huobi starts at Free and MEXC at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Huobi or MEXC?
- Huobi starts at Free and MEXC at Free.
- Does Huobi or MEXC run on more platforms?
- Huobi runs on Web, Mobile. MEXC runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Huobi for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Huobi best used for?
- Huobi is most often used for spot trading of cryptocurrencies and altcoins, futures trading with leverage, copy trading from experienced traders, automated trading via bots. Of those, spot trading of cryptocurrencies and altcoins and futures trading with leverage are not what MEXC is typically brought in for.
- What can Huobi do that MEXC cannot?
- Huobi covers Margin Trading, Primelist, HT Token, Huobi ECO Chain. MEXC covers ETF Trading, Launchpad, MX Token. Both handle Spot Trading, Futures Trading, Staking, Web support.