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Head-to-head · Cryptocurrency Custody Software

BitGo Custody vs Kraken Custody

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score BitGo Custody #1 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Contact BitGo
Kraken Custody #5 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact Kraken

BitGo Custody leads on 0 checks, Kraken Custody on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreBitGo Custody · 9.3/10
  • Most featuresKraken Custody · 4 of 4

BitGo Custody scores higher on our rubric for cryptocurrency custody software: 9.3 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.

BitGo Custody is the better fit for institutions needing qualified custody. Kraken Custody is the better fit for institutions already using Kraken markets.

  • BitGo Custody fits best

    Institutions needing qualified custody

  • Kraken Custody fits best

    Institutions already using Kraken markets

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Side by side

Feature BitGo Custody 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Kraken Custody 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.8
Ranking #1 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software #5 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software
Best for Institutions needing qualified custody Institutions already using Kraken markets
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR 2FA
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features BitGo Custody 3/4 · Kraken Custody 4/4
MPC wallet support ✓ ✓
HSM key management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Approval workflows ✓ ✓
Transaction policy engine ✓ ✓
Specs
Settlement controls Advanced Not checked yet
Supported networks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Cold wallets support multisignature and MPC signing schemes.
  • Transaction policies, whitelists, and approval requirements are configurable.
  • Custody transactions and settlement services are available through UI and API.
  • Segregated custody vaults with MPC and HSM key management
  • Role-based approval workflows, quorums and transaction policies
  • Integrated Kraken OTC, exchange and Prime connections
Cons
  • Qualified custody is limited to eligible participants and jurisdictions.
  • Pricing is set by client agreement rather than a published plan.
  • Supported assets vary by asset and eligibility.
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Cloud deployment only
  • Staking is available for selected assets
Our verdict

BitGo Custody provides digital-asset custody for eligible institutional participants, including mid-market and enterprise organizations. Custody wallets use cold-storage arrangements with multisignature or multi-party computation (MPC)…

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Kraken Custody provides qualified digital-asset custody for institutions and private clients, with a focus on segregated vaults and operational controls. Available through a web interface and APIs, it supports storing, managing,…

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  1. BitGo CustodyCryptocurrency Custody Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Kraken CustodyCryptocurrency Custody Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • BitGo Custody — where it wins

    • Cold wallets support multisignature and MPC signing schemes.
    • Transaction policies, whitelists, and approval requirements are configurable.
    • Custody transactions and settlement services are available through UI and API.

    Where it doesn't

    • Qualified custody is limited to eligible participants and jurisdictions.
    • Pricing is set by client agreement rather than a published plan.
    • Supported assets vary by asset and eligibility.

  • Kraken Custody — where it wins

    • Segregated custody vaults with MPC and HSM key management
    • Role-based approval workflows, quorums and transaction policies
    • Integrated Kraken OTC, exchange and Prime connections

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Cloud deployment only
    • Staking is available for selected assets
  • BitGo Custody9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Institutional cold-wallet custody with configurable controls and settlement services.

    Contact BitGoFull verdict →
  • Kraken Custody8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Institutional custody with layered controls and direct Kraken market integrations.

    Contact KrakenFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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