Kryptex Miner vs Pasiv

Kryptex Miner7.7Visit Pasiv7.4Visit

Higher score Kryptex Miner #3 in Crypto Mining Software 7.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Kryptex

vs

Pasiv #4 in Crypto Mining Software 7.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Pasiv

• Kryptex Miner fits best

  Windows GPU miners seeking automatic optimization

• Pasiv fits best

  Solo miners seeking multi-OS mining and mobile rig controls

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. We may earn a commission when you click some links. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature	Kryptex Miner 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Pasiv 7.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	7.4
Ranking	#3 in Crypto Mining Software	#4 in Crypto Mining Software
Best for	Windows GPU miners seeking automatic optimization	Solo miners seeking multi-OS mining and mobile rig controls
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Cloud	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, Web	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Tickets, Community	Email
Integrations	6 integrations	3 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features Kryptex Miner 2/2 · Pasiv 2/2
Pool connection	✓	✓
Remote monitoring	✓	✓
Specs
Supported hardware	Gpu	Mixed
Mining algorithms	Not published	RandomX, VerusHash 2.2, pearlhash, KawPow, Autolykos2
Supported coins	Not published	Monero, Verus, Pearl, Ravencoin, Ergo, Zephyr, Salvium
Supported OS	Windows 10 and 11 (64-bit)	macOS, Windows, Linux
Our review
Pros	Benchmarks hardware and switches algorithms and coins automatically Remote controls plus web statistics for temperature, power, and performance Integrates PhoenixMiner, Gminer, T-Rex, TeamRed, lolMiner, and XMRig	Mines supported CPU and NVIDIA GPU coins across desktop operating systems Automatically selects the most profitable supported CPU coin Offers mobile companion apps for remote rig monitoring and control
Cons	Verified support is limited to 64-bit Windows 10 and 11 A pool fee is deducted from mining rewards GPU-focused scope excludes Kryptex's separate ASIC and mobile products	Pasiv charges a 4% fee on active Monero mining GPU mining is limited to supported NVIDIA cards Remote controls are for rigs; mining is described for desktop operating systems
Our verdict	Kryptex Miner is a desktop cryptocurrency-mining application for individual PC miners and small operators using Windows GPUs. It detects installed hardware, benchmarks it, selects a profitable algorithm, and switches between coins… Read the review →	Pasiv is free-to-install desktop mining software for solo miners who want to put idle computer hardware to work. It supports CPU mining for Monero, Verus, Zephyr and Salvium, and NVIDIA GPU mining for Pearl, Ravencoin and Ergo. Miners can… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Kryptex Miner — where it wins

  • Benchmarks hardware and switches algorithms and coins automatically
  • Remote controls plus web statistics for temperature, power, and performance
  • Integrates PhoenixMiner, Gminer, T-Rex, TeamRed, lolMiner, and XMRig

  Where it doesn't

  • Verified support is limited to 64-bit Windows 10 and 11
  • A pool fee is deducted from mining rewards
  • GPU-focused scope excludes Kryptex's separate ASIC and mobile products

• Pasiv — where it wins

  • Mines supported CPU and NVIDIA GPU coins across desktop operating systems
  • Automatically selects the most profitable supported CPU coin
  • Offers mobile companion apps for remote rig monitoring and control

  Where it doesn't

  • Pasiv charges a 4% fee on active Monero mining
  • GPU mining is limited to supported NVIDIA cards
  • Remote controls are for rigs; mining is described for desktop operating systems

• Kryptex Miner7.7/10 · Free plan

  A free Windows GPU miner with automatic switching, remote controls, and detailed web monitoring.

  Visit KryptexFull verdict →
• Pasiv7.4/10 · Free plan

  Free desktop mining with automatic CPU coin selection and companion-app rig controls.

  Visit PasivFull verdict →