Software · head to head
Phantom vs Trust Wallet
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Phantom covers Wallet, Trust Wallet covers Multi-chain Support.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Phantom and Trust Wallet actually diverge.
| Attribute | Phantom | Trust Wallet |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Chrome, Firefox, Ios, Android | Ios, Android, Chrome |
| Founded | 2021 | 2017 |
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 Phantom
- Wallet
- Solana
- Ethereum
- Polygon
- Firefox support
Only in Trust Wallet
- Multi-chain Support
- 100+ blockchains
- WalletConnect
Both cover
- NFT Gallery
- Token Swaps
- Staking
- dApp Browser
- Chrome support
- Ios support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Phantom
- Wallets
- Solananot Trust Wallet
- Nftnot Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet
- Wallets
- Mobilenot Phantom
- Multi Chainnot Phantom
Both are used for wallets, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Phantom
Nothing recorded yet. See the Phantom review.
Trust Wallet
- Free self custody wallet with no vendor subscription, so any costs come from third party exchange or DeFi protocol fees rather than the app itself
Pricing, plan by plan
Phantom
Free- FreeFree
- Multi-chain wallet
- NFT gallery
- Swaps
Trust Wallet
Free- FreeFree
- Multi-chain wallet
- dApp browser
- Staking
Which should you pick?
Choose Phantom if
- You need wallet.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Chrome, Firefox, Ios, Android.
- You also want solana.
Choose Trust Wallet if
- You need multi-chain support.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Ios, Android, Chrome.
- You also want 100+ blockchains.
Questions people ask
- Is Phantom or Trust Wallet better?
- Neither clearly leads. Phantom starts at Free and Trust Wallet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Phantom or Trust Wallet?
- Phantom starts at Free and Trust Wallet at Free.
- Does Phantom or Trust Wallet run on more platforms?
- Phantom runs on Chrome, Firefox, Ios, Android. Trust Wallet runs on Ios, Android, Chrome.
- Can I use Phantom for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Phantom best used for?
- Phantom is most often used for wallets, solana, nft. Of those, solana and nft are not what Trust Wallet is typically brought in for.
- What can Phantom do that Trust Wallet cannot?
- Phantom covers Wallet, Solana, Ethereum, Polygon. Trust Wallet covers Multi-chain Support, 100+ blockchains, WalletConnect. Both handle NFT Gallery, Token Swaps, Staking, dApp Browser.