Exodus vs MetaMask

Comparing: two wallets
Decided by: Editorial rating
Last reviewed: 2026-08-26

The best looking wallet on this list, from an NYSE listed company, with closed source apps and swap rates starting at 0.5%.

MetaMask3.0

MetaMask holds real bitcoin since December 15, 2025, but it is still an Ethereum wallet with a BTC address attached.

Verdict: MetaMask

MetaMask rates higher on our rubric: 3.0 against 2.8 for Exodus.

Criterion: Editorial rating
Exodus: 2.8
MetaMask: 3.0

Exodus and MetaMask, fact by fact

Every row is from the two reviews as of their review dates, with sources on each. A check marks the side a decidable criterion favours; rows without one are information, not a score.

Exodus and MetaMask compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
Fact	Exodus	MetaMask
Editorial rating	2.8	3.0 (favoured on this row)
Status	Available	Available
Made by	Exodus Movement, Inc.	Consensys
Price	Free download	Free download
Who holds the keys	self-custodial, keys generated and encrypted on your own device	self-custodial, keys generated on your device from a 12 word Secret Recovery Phrase Consensys never sees
Bitcoin-only	No	No
Runs on	iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension	iOS, Android, Browser extension
Screen	Not stated	Not stated
Connectivity	Not stated	Not stated
Released	2015	2016
Countries on the maker's list	No published list	228
Last reviewed	2026-08-26	2026-08-25

Pros and cons, side by side

Exodus

What works

One recovery phrase carries the same wallet across desktop, mobile and a browser extension
Pairs with a Trezor or a Ledger, so it can be a friendly front end for keys held offline
Buying built in through XO Ramp with card, bank transfer, Apple Pay or Google Pay
Publicly listed on the NYSE as EXOD, so the company behind it files real financials
Device passkey locking, with no password to reuse or leak

What to watch

The wallet apps are closed source, so you cannot rebuild what you install and compare it to published code
In-app swap rates start at 0.5% and that cost is a spread inside the quote rather than a visible fee
Settled with OFAC for $3.1 million in December 2025 over 254 apparent violations of the Iran sanctions program, with staff found to have suggested VPN workarounds to users in Iran
A hot wallet unless you pair hardware, with keys on an internet connected machine
Bitcoin gets no special treatment in a wallet that advertises over a million assets

MetaMask

What works

Native bitcoin support since December 15, 2025, with a BTC address generated for you automatically
Swaps from Ethereum, other EVM networks or Solana into bitcoin without leaving the wallet
Buying supports debit and credit cards, Apple Pay, PayPal and bank transfer, depending on your region
Keys are generated on your device, and Consensys holds nothing it could freeze or reset
The extension almost every dapp is tested against, so connections rarely break

What to watch

Bitcoin support is native SegWit only: MetaMask's own announcement says Taproot is still to come
The app now bundles perpetual futures at up to 50x leverage, prediction markets and tokenized stocks next to your keys
Those extra products carry their own eligibility rules, which are separate from the wallet and change without notice
A hot wallet in a browser extension or phone app, with no secure element and no offline signing
Bitcoin is one chain among many, and the product's center of gravity is Ethereum

Frequently asked questions

Is Exodus or MetaMask better?

MetaMask rates higher on our rubric: 3.0 against 2.8 for Exodus. The rating follows the product rubric published on our about page; the rows above set custody, price and platforms side by side so you can check it.

Are Exodus and MetaMask free?

Yes, both are free to download. What differs is who holds the keys: Exodus is self-custodial, keys generated and encrypted on your own device; MetaMask is self-custodial, keys generated on your device from a 12 word Secret Recovery Phrase Consensys never sees.

Is Exodus or MetaMask bitcoin-only?

Neither: both support assets beyond bitcoin. Exodus: Bitcoin among the million-plus assets Exodus advertises, including Ethereum, Solana and stablecoins. MetaMask: Ethereum and EVM networks, Solana, Monad and Sei, plus native bitcoin since December 15, 2025.

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