Phantom vs Safe

Phantom8.5Visit Safe8.3Visit

Higher score Phantom #5 in Cryptocurrency Wallets Software 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Phantom

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

• Phantom fits best

  Multi-chain mobile wallet with trading features

• Safe fits best

  Teams needing multisig and transaction controls

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Side by side

Feature	Phantom 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Safe 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	8.3
Ranking	#5 in Cryptocurrency Wallets Software	#7 in Cryptocurrency Wallets Software
Best for	Multi-chain mobile wallet with trading features	Teams needing multisig and transaction controls
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Mobile, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	iOS, Android, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Docs · 24/7	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Phantom 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	Buy, sell, swap, bridge, stake, and transfer crypto NFT management, perpetual futures, and prediction markets Scam warnings plus mobile and browser-extension access	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	Cash and bank-transfer availability varies by region Virtual debit card is limited to eligible U.S. users Trading and collectibles features may exceed simple storage needs	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	Phantom is a self-custodial, multichain wallet for managing cryptocurrency and digital assets. It is aimed at solo users and small teams who want one app for buying, selling, swapping, bridging, sending, receiving, staking, and viewing… 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

• Phantom — where it wins

  • Buy, sell, swap, bridge, stake, and transfer crypto
  • NFT management, perpetual futures, and prediction markets
  • Scam warnings plus mobile and browser-extension access

  Where it doesn't

  • Cash and bank-transfer availability varies by region
  • Virtual debit card is limited to eligible U.S. users
  • Trading and collectibles features may exceed simple storage needs

• 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

• Phantom8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free multichain wallet combining trading, transfers, staking, NFTs, and Cash features.

  Visit PhantomFull verdict →
• Safe8.3/10 · Free plan

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

  Visit SafeFull verdict →