MetaMask vs Guarda Wallet

MetaMask9.2Visit Guarda Wallet8.9Visit

Higher score MetaMask #2 in Crypto Wallets software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit MetaMask

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Guarda Wallet #4 in Crypto Wallets software 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Guarda Wallet

• MetaMask fits best

  Multi-chain users wanting a browser and mobile wallet

• Guarda Wallet fits best

  Maximum asset and network breadth

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Side by side

Feature	MetaMask 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Guarda Wallet 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.9
Ranking	#2 in Crypto Wallets software	#4 in Crypto Wallets software
Best for	Multi-chain users wanting a browser and mobile wallet	Maximum asset and network breadth
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$199/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Live chat, Docs, Community · 24/7	Email, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features MetaMask 0/4 · Guarda Wallet 0/4
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Hardware wallet support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Fiat purchase option	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Multisignature support	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Custody model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported networks	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Manage Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin and tokens in one wallet Buy, sell, send, receive and swap assets; connect to dapps Free wallet and Virtual Card, with browser and mobile access	Supports more than 70 blockchain networks and over 1 million assets Non-custodial private-key control with encrypted backup and recovery Web, desktop, mobile and Chrome extension applications
Cons	Metal Card costs $199 per year Card availability and limits vary by region New Card sign-ups are paused in the US and UK	Fiat purchases depend on third-party providers and regional availability Fees and limits for purchases vary by provider, method, region and asset Staking is limited to eligible assets
Our verdict	MetaMask is a self-custodial digital wallet for managing crypto assets and connecting to decentralized applications. It is available as a browser extension, mobile app and web experience, and supports Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin and tokens.… Read the review →	Guarda Wallet is a free, non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet for people who want to manage digital assets across many networks and devices. It supports storing, sending and receiving cryptocurrency, while users retain control of their… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MetaMask — where it wins

  • Manage Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin and tokens in one wallet
  • Buy, sell, send, receive and swap assets; connect to dapps
  • Free wallet and Virtual Card, with browser and mobile access

  Where it doesn't

  • Metal Card costs $199 per year
  • Card availability and limits vary by region
  • New Card sign-ups are paused in the US and UK

• Guarda Wallet — where it wins

  • Supports more than 70 blockchain networks and over 1 million assets
  • Non-custodial private-key control with encrypted backup and recovery
  • Web, desktop, mobile and Chrome extension applications

  Where it doesn't

  • Fiat purchases depend on third-party providers and regional availability
  • Fees and limits for purchases vary by provider, method, region and asset
  • Staking is limited to eligible assets

• MetaMask9.2/10 · Free plan

  A free multi-chain wallet with swaps, dapp access and optional crypto spending cards.

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• Guarda Wallet8.9/10 · Free plan

  A free wallet with unusually broad network and asset support across major device types.

  Visit Guarda WalletFull verdict →