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Bitvavo alternatives

Our rating
4.5
Alternatives
2
Review updated
2026-08-23

Our Bitvavo review names 2 alternatives: Kraken and Bitpanda. Kraken overlaps most, ranking alongside Bitvavo in 27 of the 27 countries we rank Bitvavo 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 Bitvavo rank in our guides.

Alternatives to Bitvavo compared on rating, fees, identity checks and country reach.
ExchangeRatingFeesID checkCountriesIn common
Kraken4.7From 0.25% maker, 0.40% takerRequired12727
Bitpanda4.4Premium built into the priceRequired3127

Why each one

  1. Kraken A 2011-vintage exchange with one of the cleanest security records in the business, heading toward a US stock listing.

    Fees, Countries, Security record

  2. Bitpanda Austria's regulated broker with three MiCAR licenses, built for European savers who fund by SEPA.

    Fees, Countries

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Bitvavo?

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, 27 of them shared with Bitvavo. The order is editorial, argued from fees, security record and local payment support.

Which Bitvavo alternative is available in the most countries?

Kraken, which ranks in 127 of our country guides. Bitpanda ranks in 31.

Which alternative overlaps most with Bitvavo?

Kraken: it ranks alongside Bitvavo in 27 of the 27 countries we rank Bitvavo in, so a reader in most of those markets can compare the two on the same page.

Why look for an alternative to Bitvavo?

The review's own reservations: the 0.15 percent base maker fee is above Binance's flat 0.1 percent, and the cheaper tiers need serious volume; euro-focused, so it is the wrong tool if you want to fund from a currency outside the SEPA area.