Gem Wallet vs Keplr

How Gem Wallet vs Keplr compare on our ratings, wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.

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Keplr4.1/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.6/54.1/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.54.0
Ease of use4.54.0
Chain support5.04.5
Features4.04.5
Privacy5.03.5
Specs
KYC required NoNot disclosed
Wallet typeMobileMobile, Browser extension, Web
CustodySelf-custodialSelf-custodial
ChainsEthereum, Bitcoin, Solana, BNB Chain, Arbitrum, Base, Polygon, Avalanche, Sui, Aptos, TON, Tron, Hyperliquid, Cosmos, OtherEthereum, Bitcoin, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Cosmos, Other
PlatformsiOS, AndroidChrome, Firefox, Edge, iOS, Android
Open source Yes Yes
Hardware wallet supportNot disclosed Yes
In-app swaps Yes Yes
Staking Yes Yes
NFT support Yes Yes
Buy crypto in app Yes Yes
WalletConnectNot disclosed Yes
Security featuresBiometric authentication, 12-word seed phrase backup, Apple Keychain integration, Google Tink encryptionHardware wallet integration, 24-word seed phrase, Self-custody
Recovery without a seed phrase NoNot disclosed
MultisigNot disclosed Yes
Built-in dApp browser Yes Yes
Swap fee0.5%0.75%
Company
Founded20232021
HeadquartersUnited Arab Emirates—
InvestorsNot disclosedBinary Builders, Coinbase Ventures
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 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
  • Self-custodial wallet with direct Cosmos IBC support
  • Supports almost 350 blockchains and Layer 2 networks
  • Available on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, iOS and Android
  • Includes staking, governance voting and NFT management
Cons
  • 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
  • Swaps add a 0.75% markup or surcharge
  • Seed-phrase loss can permanently remove access
  • Native storage excludes Solana, Cardano and XRP
  • Multisig remains in beta
Best forMobile multichain crypto management, Privacy-focused self-custody, Direct cross-chain swaps without exchangesCosmos and IBC users, Multichain staking, DAO treasury teams

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