Crypto · head to head
Argent vs MEXC
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Argent renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired; 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: Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, MEXC covers Spot Trading.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Argent and MEXC actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Crypto), founded (2018).
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 Argent
- Smart Contract Wallet
- Social Recovery
- No Seed Phrase
- Built-in DeFi
- NFT Support
- Ethereum
- zkSync
- Starknet
Only in MEXC
- Spot Trading
- Futures Trading
- ETF Trading
- Launchpad
- Staking
- MX Token
- Web support
Both cover
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Argent
- Self-custodial wallet on mobilenot MEXC
- Holding digital dollars under your own controlnot MEXC
- Spending through a virtual card with Apple Pay or Google Paynot MEXC
- Connecting to dapps through WalletConnectnot MEXC
MEXC
- Exchangesnot Argent
- Tradingnot Argent
- Altcoinsnot Argent
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Argent
- Renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired
- The product has shifted toward community cards and digital dollars rather than being presented purely as a crypto wallet
- Supported chains are no longer listed on the main site
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
Argent
Free- FreeFree
- Smart wallet
- Social recovery
- DeFi
MEXC
Free- StandardFree
- Spot trading
- Futures
- Launchpad
Which should you pick?
Choose Argent if
- You need smart contract wallet.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android.
- You also want social recovery.
Choose MEXC if
- You need spot trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want futures trading.
Questions people ask
- Is Argent or MEXC better?
- Neither clearly leads. Argent 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, Argent or MEXC?
- Argent starts at Free and MEXC at Free.
- Does Argent or MEXC run on more platforms?
- Argent runs on Ios, Android. MEXC runs on Web, Ios, Android.
- Can I use Argent for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Argent best used for?
- Argent is most often used for self-custodial wallet on mobile, holding digital dollars under your own control, spending through a virtual card with apple pay or google pay, connecting to dapps through walletconnect. Of those, self-custodial wallet on mobile and holding digital dollars under your own control are not what MEXC is typically brought in for.
- What can Argent do that MEXC cannot?
- Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Social Recovery, No Seed Phrase, Built-in DeFi. MEXC covers Spot Trading, Futures Trading, ETF Trading, Launchpad. Both handle Ios support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Argent: Why does Ready not publish pricing?
Ready's website emphasizes a rewards model where purchases earn points redeemable for rewards, suggesting pricing may be tied to merchant margins or a commission-based structure rather than a published per-transaction fee.
SourceArgent: What payments does Ready process?
Ready functions as a digital wallet and money transfer service integrated with rewards redemption capabilities.
SourceArgent: How do I get started with Ready?
The site directs inquiries to help.ready.co and does not disclose trial availability or onboarding details on the public homepage.
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