Coinbase Alternatives [Lower Fees]
Many people are looking for alternatives to Coinbase.
The main reason?
Conibase has high fees.
Coinbase Alternatives
We did the work for you and manually tested alternatives to Coinbase.
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USA Lower Fee Alternatives to Coinbase
If lower Bitcoin fees are what you're looking for, here's what our testsing showed for a test $100 BTC purchase using a bank account.
| Exchange | Spread Fee % | Fee % | Total Cost on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
 Kraken |
0.0 | 0.4 | $0.4 |
 Robinhood |
0.55 | 0.0 | $0.55 |
 River |
0.3 | 1.0 | $1.3 |
 Gemini |
0.5 | 2.99 | $3.49 |
 Coinbase |
1.0 | 2.99 | $3.99 |
You may also like our comparisons of Coinbase vs other exchanges:
If you want to DCA, the fees are different.
DCA is when you buy the same amount of Bitcoin on a regular basis, like every month or every week.
Here are some DCA alternatives to Coinbase, re-sorted by fees. River charges 0% fees for recurring buys, so they become the cheapest option.
| Exchange | Spread Fee % | DCA Fee % | Total Cost on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River |
0.3 | 0.0 | $0.3 |
| Kraken |
0.0 | 0.4 | $0.4 |
| Robinhood |
0.55 | 0.0 | $0.55 |
| Gemini |
0.5 | 2.99 | $3.49 |
| Coinbase |
1.0 | 2.99 | $3.99 |
Coinbase alternative snapshots
River
| River snapshot | |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 |
| iOS app score |
4.8
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Android app score |
4.9
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Wire Transfer |
| Review | Read our review |
Kraken
| Kraken snapshot | |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 |
| iOS app score |
4.7
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Android app score |
4.3
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, Apple Pay, Google Pay, SEPA, Interac e-Transfer, Debit Card, PayPal, Instant Verification |
Gemini
| Gemini snapshot | |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 |
| iOS app score |
4.8
Official rating from the iOS App Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Android app score |
4.2
Official rating from the Android Play Store as of November 18, 2024.
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| Deposit Methods | ACH, Bank Account, PayPal, Apple Pay, Debit Card, Google Pay |
Coinbase Alternatives in Canada
Coinbase does work in Canada, but it's not the best option for Canadians.
Here's what our testing showed for a test 100 CAD purchase of BTC using a bank account.
| Exchange | Spread Fee % | Fee % | Total Cost on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kraken |
0.0 | 0.4 | $0.4 |
 Bitbuy |
1.0 | 1.5 | $2.5 |
| Coinbase |
1.0 | 2.99 | $3.99 |
 MyBTC |
0.0 | 4.75 | $4.75 |
See head on how Coinbase compares to these other Canadian exchanges:
Bitbuy and MyBTC are both Canada-only, so they may offer a more "personalized" experience.
Coinbase Alternatives in New York
Coinbase does work in New York.
However, since New York has strict regulations, you'll need to make sure your replacement exchange supports New York residents.
Here's some alternatives that support New York residents, compared by fees.
| Exchange | Spread Fee % | Fee % | Total Cost on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinhood |
0.55 | 0.0 | $0.55 |
| Gemini |
0.5 | 2.99 | $3.49 |
| Coinbase |
1.0 | 2.99 | $3.99 |