Bitpanda alternatives
- Our rating
- 4.4
- Alternatives
- 4
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Our Bitpanda review names 4 alternatives: Bitvavo, Relai, Kraken and Bitstamp. Relai overlaps most, ranking alongside Bitpanda in 31 of the 31 countries we rank Bitpanda 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 Bitpanda rank in our guides.
| Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Countries | In common |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitvavo | 4.5 | 0.15% maker at the base tier | Required | 27 | 27 |
| Relai | 4.5Bitcoin-only | Around 1% per purchase | Required | 39 | 31 |
| Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | 127 | 31 |
| Bitstamp | 4.3 | Maker-taker, falls with volume | Required | 31 | 30 |
Why each one
Bitvavo The largest euro spot exchange in the world, licensed under MiCA by the Dutch regulator, with free euro and iDEAL deposits.
Relai Swiss bitcoin-only app with SEPA instant buys, self-custody by default, and a MiCA license covering the EEA.
Kraken A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing.
Bitstamp One of the oldest bitcoin exchanges, now owned by Robinhood and powering its UK and institutional crypto rails.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Bitpanda?
Our review lists Bitvavo first, rated 4.5: The largest euro spot exchange in the world, licensed under MiCA by the Dutch regulator, with free euro and iDEAL deposits. It ranks in 27 of our country guides, 27 of them shared with Bitpanda. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.
Which Bitpanda alternative is available in the most countries?
Kraken, which ranks in 127 of our country guides. Bitvavo ranks in 27, Relai ranks in 39, Bitstamp ranks in 31.
Which alternative overlaps most with Bitpanda?
Relai: it ranks alongside Bitpanda in 31 of the 31 countries we rank Bitpanda in, so a reader in most of those markets can compare the two on the same page.
Why look for an alternative to Bitpanda?
The review's own reservations: spread-based pricing is less transparent and usually more expensive than exchange maker-taker fees; eEA-focused: no US service and limited availability elsewhere.