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Head-to-head · Cryptocurrency Custody Software

Ripple Custody vs Kraken Custody

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Ripple Custody #2 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software 9.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact Ripple
Kraken Custody #5 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 4 features Contact Kraken

Ripple Custody leads on 0 checks, Kraken Custody on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreRipple Custody · 9.2/10

Ripple Custody scores higher on our rubric for cryptocurrency custody software: 9.2 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Ripple Custody is the better fit for institutions needing flexible custody infrastructure. Kraken Custody is the better fit for institutions already using Kraken markets.

  • Ripple Custody fits best

    Institutions needing flexible custody infrastructure

  • Kraken Custody fits best

    Institutions already using Kraken markets

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Side by side

Feature Ripple Custody 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Kraken Custody 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.8
Ranking #2 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software #5 in Cryptocurrency Custody Software
Best for Institutions needing flexible custody infrastructure Institutions already using Kraken markets
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 3 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Ripple Custody 4/4 · Kraken Custody 4/4
MPC wallet support ✓ ✓
HSM key management ✓ ✓
Approval workflows ✓ ✓
Transaction policy engine ✓ ✓
Specs
Settlement controls Advanced Not checked yet
Supported networks Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines MPC-TSS and HSM-backed key management with hot, warm and cold vaults
  • Adds configurable approval workflows, policy-as-code and immutable audit trails
  • Supports self-hosted deployment, multi-custody orchestration and token workflows
  • Segregated custody vaults with MPC and HSM key management
  • Role-based approval workflows, quorums and transaction policies
  • Integrated Kraken OTC, exchange and Prime connections
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Ripple’s team
  • The product is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations
  • Support channels listed are documentation
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • Cloud deployment only
  • Staking is available for selected assets
Our verdict

Ripple Custody provides digital-asset custody infrastructure for banks, fintechs, asset managers and other regulated organizations. Its scope includes cryptocurrency, stablecoin, tokenized-asset and NFT custody, along with transfer,…

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Kraken Custody provides qualified digital-asset custody for institutions and private clients, with a focus on segregated vaults and operational controls. Available through a web interface and APIs, it supports storing, managing,…

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  1. Ripple CustodyCryptocurrency Custody Software 9.2Pricing on request
  2. Kraken CustodyCryptocurrency Custody Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Ripple Custody — where it wins

    • Combines MPC-TSS and HSM-backed key management with hot, warm and cold vaults
    • Adds configurable approval workflows, policy-as-code and immutable audit trails
    • Supports self-hosted deployment, multi-custody orchestration and token workflows

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Ripple’s team
    • The product is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations
    • Support channels listed are documentation

  • Kraken Custody — where it wins

    • Segregated custody vaults with MPC and HSM key management
    • Role-based approval workflows, quorums and transaction policies
    • Integrated Kraken OTC, exchange and Prime connections

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • Cloud deployment only
    • Staking is available for selected assets
  • Ripple Custody9.2/10 · Pricing on request

    A flexible custody platform for institutions that need control over keys, policies and deployment.

    Contact RippleFull verdict →
  • Kraken Custody8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Institutional custody with layered controls and direct Kraken market integrations.

    Contact KrakenFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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