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Bithumb alternatives

Our rating
4.3
Alternatives
2
Review updated
2026-08-23

Our Bithumb review names 2 alternatives: Upbit and Coinone. Upbit and Coinone overlap most, each ranking alongside Bithumb in the one country we rank Bithumb in. Rankings are editorial and never sold.

2 alternatives, compared

In the order our review lists them. "In common" counts the countries where both the alternative and Bithumb rank in our guides.

Alternatives to Bithumb compared on rating, fees, identity checks and country reach.
ExchangeRatingFeesID checkCountriesIn common
Upbit4.40.05% on won marketsRequired11
Coinone4.00.2% main, 0.02% at volumeRequired11

Why each one

  1. Upbit South Korea's dominant exchange, KoFIU-registered and paired with K-Bank, charging 0.05 percent on won markets.

    Fees, Countries

  2. Coinone KoFIU-registered Korean exchange paired with Kakao Bank, with taker fees that fall to 0.02 percent on volume.

    Fees, Countries

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Bithumb?

Our review lists Upbit first, rated 4.4: South Korea's dominant exchange, KoFIU-registered and paired with K-Bank, charging 0.05 percent on won markets. It ranks in 1 of our country guides, 1 of them shared with Bithumb. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.

Which Bithumb alternative is available in the most countries?

Upbit, which ranks in 1 of our country guides. Coinone ranks in 1.

Which alternative overlaps most with Bithumb?

Upbit and Coinone, tied: each ranks alongside Bithumb in the one country we rank Bithumb in, so a reader there can compare them all on the same page.

Why look for an alternative to Bithumb?

The review's own reservations: requires a KB Kookmin real-name account specifically, so your existing bank decides your access; second to Upbit on liquidity, which matters only for unusually large orders.

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