Binance alternatives
- Our rating
- 4.2
- Alternatives
- 4
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Our Binance review names 4 alternatives: Kraken, Coinbase, Bitstamp and Bitvavo. Kraken overlaps most, ranking alongside Binance in 102 of the 182 countries we rank Binance in. Rankings are editorial and never sold.
4 alternatives, compared
In the order our review lists them. "In common" counts the countries where both the alternative and Binance rank in our guides.
| Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Countries | In common |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | 127 | 102 |
| Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | 62 | 37 |
| Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | 31 | 29 |
| Bitvavo | 4.5 | 0.15% maker at the base tier | Required | 27 | 26 |
Why each one
Kraken A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing.
Coinbase The easiest US on-ramp for beginners, publicly listed, and legally in the clear since the SEC dropped its case.
Bitstamp One of the oldest bitcoin exchanges, now owned by Robinhood and powering its UK and institutional crypto rails.
Bitvavo The largest euro spot exchange in the world, licensed under MiCA by the Dutch regulator, with free euro and iDEAL deposits.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Binance?
Our review lists Kraken first, rated 4.7: A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing. It ranks in 127 of our country guides, 102 of them shared with Binance. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.
Which Binance alternative is available in the most countries?
Kraken, which ranks in 127 of our country guides. Coinbase ranks in 62, Bitstamp ranks in 31, Bitvavo ranks in 27.
Which alternative overlaps most with Binance?
Kraken: it ranks alongside Binance in 102 of the 182 countries we rank Binance in, so a reader in a market they share can compare the two on the same page.
Why look for an alternative to Binance?
The review's own reservations: pleaded guilty to US anti-money laundering and sanctions failures in November 2023 and paid a $4.3 billion settlement; operates under an independent compliance monitor, and availability shifts as it exits or re-enters markets.
Sources
- DOJ: Binance and CEO plead guilty to federal charges in $4B resolution (Nov 2023)
- Binance proof of reserves
- Binance fee schedule
- Cryptonews: CZ says he will not return to Binance after pardon
- Lightspark: Is crypto legal in Nigeria
- Binance: List of Prohibited Countries (the PDF the Terms of Use define), updated 5 January 2026
- Binance: List of Prohibited Countries, the page that serves it
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