Bitstamp alternatives
- Our rating
- 4.3
- Alternatives
- 4
- Review updated
- 2026-08-12
Our Bitstamp review names 4 alternatives: Kraken, Coinbase, Bitvavo and Bitpanda. Kraken overlaps most, ranking alongside Bitstamp in 31 of the 31 countries we rank Bitstamp 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 Bitstamp rank in our guides.
| Exchange | Rating | Fees | ID check | Countries | In common |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken | 4.7 | From 0.25% maker, 0.40% taker | Required | 127 | 31 |
| Coinbase | 4.5 | Maker-taker on Advanced Trade | Required | 62 | 31 |
| Bitvavo | 4.5 | 0.15% maker at the base tier | Required | 27 | 27 |
| Bitpanda | 4.4 | Premium built into the price | Required | 31 | 30 |
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.
Bitvavo The largest euro spot exchange in the world, licensed under MiCA by the Dutch regulator, with free euro and iDEAL deposits.
Bitpanda Austria's regulated broker with three MiCAR licenses, built for European savers who fund by SEPA.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Bitstamp?
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, 31 of them shared with Bitstamp. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.
Which Bitstamp alternative is available in the most countries?
Kraken, which ranks in 127 of our country guides. Coinbase ranks in 62, Bitvavo ranks in 27, Bitpanda ranks in 31.
Which alternative overlaps most with Bitstamp?
Kraken: it ranks alongside Bitstamp in 31 of the 31 countries we rank Bitstamp in, so a reader in most of those markets can compare the two on the same page.
Why look for an alternative to Bitstamp?
The review's own reservations: ownership change means terms, branding, and product direction are set by Robinhood, and further integration changes are likely; card purchases and instant buys cost significantly more than order-book trades.