MetaMask vs Safe

MetaMask9.0Visit Safe8.3Visit

Higher score MetaMask #3 in Cryptocurrency Wallets Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MetaMask

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Safe #7 in Cryptocurrency Wallets Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit Safe

• MetaMask fits best

  Managing crypto across devices with optional card spending

• Safe fits best

  Teams needing multisig and transaction controls

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Side by side

Feature	MetaMask 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Safe 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.3
Ranking	#3 in Cryptocurrency Wallets Software	#7 in Cryptocurrency Wallets Software
Best for	Managing crypto across devices with optional card spending	Teams needing multisig and transaction controls
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$199/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Docs, Community · 24/7	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features MetaMask 0/3 · Safe 2/3
Multi-signature support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Hardware wallet support	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
In-app fiat purchase	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Custody model	Not checked yet	Self-custody
Supported assets	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Available platforms	Not checked yet	web, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Self-custody with Secret Recovery Phrase protection Manage Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin and tokens across supported platforms Built-in swaps, dApp connections and crypto card options	Set multiple owners and transaction-approval thresholds Simulate transactions, set spending limits, and batch transactions Use hardware signers and recovery options across multiple networks
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	Onchain gas fees may apply even though the wallet is free Multisignature setup may be more than a solo wallet user needs Support is through documentation
Our verdict	MetaMask is a self-custodial digital wallet for people who want to manage crypto assets and connect to decentralized applications. It is available as a web experience, mobile app and browser extension, and supports Ethereum, Solana,… Read the review →	Safe is a self-custody smart contract wallet for managing crypto assets and onchain transactions across multiple networks. Its configurable owners and approval thresholds make it a fit for teams, DAOs, protocols, and organizations that… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• MetaMask — where it wins

  • Self-custody with Secret Recovery Phrase protection
  • Manage Ethereum, Solana, Bitcoin and tokens across supported platforms
  • Built-in swaps, dApp connections and crypto card options

  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

• Safe — where it wins

  • Set multiple owners and transaction-approval thresholds
  • Simulate transactions, set spending limits, and batch transactions
  • Use hardware signers and recovery options across multiple networks

  Where it doesn't

  • Onchain gas fees may apply even though the wallet is free
  • Multisignature setup may be more than a solo wallet user needs
  • Support is through documentation

• MetaMask9.0/10 · Free plan

  Manage Ethereum, Solana and Bitcoin, connect to dApps, and choose optional card services.

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• Safe8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free smart contract wallet for teams that need shared approvals and transaction controls.

  Visit SafeFull verdict →