Brave Wallet vs Phantom

Brave Wallet8.8Visit Phantom8.4Visit

Higher score Brave Wallet #5 in Crypto Wallets software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Brave Wallet

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Phantom #8 in Crypto Wallets software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Phantom

• Brave Wallet fits best

  Brave users seeking a multi-chain self-custody wallet

• Phantom fits best

  Active Solana users wanting advanced trading tools

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Side by side

Feature	Brave Wallet 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Phantom 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.4
Ranking	#5 in Crypto Wallets software	#8 in Crypto Wallets software
Best for	Brave users seeking a multi-chain self-custody wallet	Active Solana users wanting advanced trading tools
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Community, Docs, Email	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Brave Wallet 3/4 · Phantom 0/4
Mobile apps	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Hardware wallet support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Fiat purchase option	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multisignature support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Custody model	Self-custody	Not checked yet
Supported networks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Stores, swaps and bridges assets across supported networks Connects to EVM and Solana dapps and manages NFTs Supports Ledger and Trezor on desktop, plus shielded Zcash transactions	Buy, sell, swap, bridge, send, and receive crypto Native and liquid staking for SOL, plus NFT management Perpetual futures, prediction markets, and scam warnings
Cons	Hardware-wallet connections are desktop-only Fiat purchases rely on third-party on-ramp providers Network and some transaction fees may apply	Cash features, bank transfers, and the virtual card are region-dependent The virtual debit card is for eligible U.S. users Access is through iOS, Android, or browser extensions
Our verdict	Brave Wallet combines a self-custody crypto wallet with the Brave browser, with access on desktop and mobile. It is suited to people who want to manage tokens and NFTs, make transactions, and connect to decentralized applications without… Read the review →	Phantom is a free, self-custodial multichain wallet for managing cryptocurrency and digital assets on iOS, Android, and browser extensions. It is aimed at people who want more than a place to hold tokens: the wallet combines buying,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Brave Wallet — where it wins

  • Stores, swaps and bridges assets across supported networks
  • Connects to EVM and Solana dapps and manages NFTs
  • Supports Ledger and Trezor on desktop, plus shielded Zcash transactions

  Where it doesn't

  • Hardware-wallet connections are desktop-only
  • Fiat purchases rely on third-party on-ramp providers
  • Network and some transaction fees may apply

• Phantom — where it wins

  • Buy, sell, swap, bridge, send, and receive crypto
  • Native and liquid staking for SOL, plus NFT management
  • Perpetual futures, prediction markets, and scam warnings

  Where it doesn't

  • Cash features, bank transfers, and the virtual card are region-dependent
  • The virtual debit card is for eligible U.S. users
  • Access is through iOS, Android, or browser extensions

• Brave Wallet8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free, open-source wallet for multi-chain assets, dapps and NFTs across desktop and mobile.

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• Phantom8.4/10 · Free plan

  A free multichain wallet pairing everyday crypto management with trading and payment features.

  Visit PhantomFull verdict →