Software · head to head
Zapper vs Bitstamp
The short version
- They diverge on capability: Zapper covers Portfolio Tracking, Bitstamp covers Spot Trading.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Zapper and Bitstamp 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 Zapper
- Portfolio Tracking
- Zaps
- NFT Gallery
- Event Feed
- Quests
- Multi-chain
- DeFi protocols
Only in Bitstamp
- Spot Trading
- Staking
- Instant Orders
- API Trading
- SEPA
- SWIFT
- Credit Card
- Ios support
Both cover
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Zapper
- Portfolionot Bitstamp
- Definot Bitstamp
- Analyticsnot Bitstamp
Bitstamp
- Exchangesnot Zapper
- Tradingnot Zapper
- Compliancenot Zapper
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Zapper
Nothing recorded yet. See the Zapper review.
Bitstamp
- Trading fees are higher than some competitors
- Limited selection of newer or smaller altcoins compared to larger exchanges
- Customer service response times can be slow during high-volume periods
Pricing, plan by plan
Zapper
Free- FreeFree
- Portfolio tracking
- Zaps
- NFT gallery
Bitstamp
Free- StandardFree
- Spot trading
- Staking
- Instant orders
Which should you pick?
Choose Zapper if
- You need portfolio tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You also want zaps.
Choose Bitstamp if
- You need spot trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want staking.
Questions people ask
- Is Zapper or Bitstamp better?
- Neither clearly leads. Zapper starts at Free and Bitstamp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Zapper or Bitstamp?
- Zapper starts at Free and Bitstamp at Free.
- Does Zapper or Bitstamp run on more platforms?
- Zapper runs on Web. Bitstamp runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use Zapper for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Zapper best used for?
- Zapper is most often used for portfolio, defi, analytics. Of those, portfolio and defi are not what Bitstamp is typically brought in for.
- What can Zapper do that Bitstamp cannot?
- Zapper covers Portfolio Tracking, Zaps, NFT Gallery, Event Feed. Bitstamp covers Spot Trading, Staking, Instant Orders, API Trading. Both handle Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Bitstamp: When was Bitstamp founded?
Bitstamp was founded in August 2011 in Slovenia by Nejc Kodrič and Damjan Merlak.
SourceBitstamp: Where is Bitstamp registered?
Bitstamp is registered in Luxembourg and was recognized by Luxembourg as a virtual currency exchange in 2016.
SourceBitstamp: How many cryptocurrencies does Bitstamp list?
Bitstamp lists approximately 107 cryptocurrencies with close to 230 spot trading pairs including USD, EUR, GBP, and stablecoin base currencies.
SourceBitstamp: Who owns Bitstamp?
Bitstamp is owned by Robinhood, which acquired the exchange to expand its cryptocurrency trading capabilities.
SourceBitstamp: How many customers does Bitstamp have?
Bitstamp is trusted by more than 5 million customers worldwide.
SourceBitstamp: How does Bitstamp store customer cryptocurrencies?
Bitstamp keeps most client crypto in cold storage for security and offers additional security features including 2FA and withdrawal-address whitelisting.
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