Software · head to head
Ledger Live vs Exodus
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Ledger Live ledger Live is designed to work with a physical Ledger hardware wallet plugged into the device by USB and does not function as a standalone software wallet; Exodus in-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees
- They diverge on capability: Ledger Live covers Portfolio Management, Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Ledger Live and Exodus actually diverge.
| Attribute | Ledger Live | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Desktop, Ios, Android | Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
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 Ledger Live
- Portfolio Management
- Buy/Sell Crypto
- Swap
- NFT Gallery
- Ledger hardware wallets
- DeFi apps
Only in Exodus
- Multi-chain Wallet
- Built-in Exchange
- Portfolio Tracking
- Web3 Browser
- Trezor
- 300+ assets
- Chrome support
Both cover
- Staking
- Desktop support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Ledger Live
- Managing crypto assets and viewing balances alongside a Ledger hardware walletnot Exodus
- Signing transactions offline through a connected hardware devicenot Exodus
Exodus
- Self custody multi-chain crypto wallet with built in swap and buy featuresnot Ledger Live
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Ledger Live
- Ledger Live is designed to work with a physical Ledger hardware wallet plugged into the device by USB and does not function as a standalone software wallet
Exodus
- In-app crypto swap rates start at 0.5%, charged on top of any network blockchain fees
Pricing, plan by plan
Ledger Live
Free- FreeFree
- Portfolio tracking
- Buy/Sell
- Staking
Exodus
Free- FreeFree
- Multi-chain wallet
- Built-in exchange
- Staking
Which should you pick?
Choose Ledger Live if
- You need portfolio management.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Desktop, Ios, Android.
- You also want buy/sell crypto.
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.
Questions people ask
- Is Ledger Live or Exodus better?
- Neither clearly leads. Ledger Live starts at Free and Exodus at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Ledger Live or Exodus?
- Ledger Live starts at Free and Exodus at Free.
- Does Ledger Live or Exodus run on more platforms?
- Ledger Live runs on Desktop, Ios, Android. Exodus runs on Desktop, Ios, Android, Chrome.
- Can I use Ledger Live for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Ledger Live best used for?
- Ledger Live is most often used for managing crypto assets and viewing balances alongside a ledger hardware wallet, signing transactions offline through a connected hardware device. Of those, managing crypto assets and viewing balances alongside a ledger hardware wallet and signing transactions offline through a connected hardware device are not what Exodus is typically brought in for.
- What can Ledger Live do that Exodus cannot?
- Ledger Live covers Portfolio Management, Buy/Sell Crypto, Swap, NFT Gallery. Exodus covers Multi-chain Wallet, Built-in Exchange, Portfolio Tracking, Web3 Browser. Both handle Staking, Desktop support, Ios support, Android support.