Exodus vs Gem Wallet

Exodus4.0/5

VS

Gem Wallet4.6/5

Feature	ExodusVisit	Gem WalletVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.0/5	4.6/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	3.5	4.5
Ease of use	4.5	4.5
Chain support	4.0	5.0
Features	4.5	4.0
Privacy	4.0	5.0
Specs
KYC required	No	No
Wallet type	Mobile, Desktop, Browser extension	Mobile
Custody	Self-custodial	Self-custodial
Chains	Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Other	Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Sui, Aptos, TON, Tron, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, Other
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome	iOS, Android
Open source	Not disclosed	Yes
Hardware wallet support	Yes	Not disclosed
In-app swaps	Yes	Yes
Staking	Yes	Yes
NFT support	Not disclosed	Yes
Buy crypto in app	Yes	Yes
Security features	Device-based passkeys, Wallet encryption, Recovery phrase, Ledger support, Trezor support	Biometric authentication, 12-word seed phrase backup, Apple Keychain integration, Google Tink encryption
Recovery without a seed phrase	No	No
Passkey login	Yes	Not disclosed
Built-in dApp browser	Not disclosed	Yes
Swap fee	0.5%	0.5%
Company
Founded	2015	2023
Headquarters	United States	United Arab Emirates
Investors	Public equity investors	Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros	Self-custodial control across desktop and mobile devices Supports 1,000,000+ assets Ledger and Trezor hardware-wallet support Swap rates start at 0.5%	Fully open-source mobile application audited by CertiK in April 2026 Requires no account creation, email address, or identity verification Supports over 100 distinct blockchains within a single interface Integrated DEX aggregator compares routes across 23 swap providers
Cons	Users bear responsibility for recovery-phrase security Swap rates start at 0.5%, before blockchain network fees Card and payment services depend on third-party providers Staking rewards vary by supported cryptocurrency	No desktop client or web browser extension available Swaps carry a 0.5% fee in addition to standard network costs No social recovery alternative for the seed phrase
Best for	Multi-device crypto holders, Hardware-wallet users, Users swapping multiple assets	Mobile multichain crypto management, Privacy-focused self-custody, Direct cross-chain swaps without exchanges

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