MetaMask vs Phantom

MetaMask9.2Visit Phantom8.4Visit

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

• MetaMask fits best

  Multi-chain users wanting a browser and mobile wallet

• Phantom fits best

  Active Solana users wanting advanced trading tools

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Side by side

Feature	MetaMask 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Phantom 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.4
Ranking	#2 in Crypto Wallets software	#8 in Crypto Wallets software
Best for	Multi-chain users wanting a browser and mobile wallet	Active Solana users wanting advanced trading tools
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$199/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Live chat, Docs, Community · 24/7	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features MetaMask 0/4 · Phantom 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	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	Metal Card costs $199 per year Card availability and limits vary by region New Card sign-ups are paused in the US and UK	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	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 →	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

• 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

• 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

• MetaMask9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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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 →