Safe review
A free smart contract wallet for teams that need shared approvals and transaction controls.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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 need shared control over transactions. Individuals can also use it, while the mobile companion app supports tracking and approving transactions on iOS and Android; the wallet is also available on the web.
Transaction controls are the product’s central strength. Safe supports transaction scanning and simulation, role-based access, spending limits, and batching multiple transactions into one signing step. It also offers recovery through nominated guardians, recovery keys, or co-signers. Hardware-wallet signers, including Ledger and Trezor, can connect alongside integrations with WalletConnect, decentralized apps, bridges, and other tools. The vendor lists 200 integrations, giving Safe a broad ecosystem fit for users working across networks and onchain services.
Creating and using Safe accounts is free, though onchain gas fees may apply. The published product details describe a free wallet rather than tiered plans. Safe’s control model will be most useful where multiple people need to authorize activity or where transaction permissions matter; solo users looking for a simpler wallet may find those controls unnecessary. Support is through documentation. Safe is open source and available through web and mobile apps, but organizations evaluating it should weigh the added coordination of multisignature approval against their need for shared custody controls.
Safe pros and cons
- 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
Safe fact sheet, pricing and score →
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