Head to head
Coinbase Wallet vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 8.1. But the right pick depends on what you want: Coinbase Wallet is our call for best self-custody wallet from an exchange, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Coinbase Wallet if you
- Are new to self-custody and want a safety-net backup
- Already use the Coinbase exchange and want to move on-chain
- Hold assets across EVM, Solana and Bitcoin
- Want a familiar, beginner-friendly wallet
Choose Ridge Wallet if you
- Carry a handful of cards and some cash
- Want a wallet that lasts for years
- Value real RFID shielding
- Like choosing a material and finish
Side by side
Full comparison
Green marks the winner of each row| Coinbase Wallet |
Ridge Wallet |
|
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Hot wallet (software) | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | Free | from $95 |
| Value | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best self-custody wallet from an exchange | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Coinbase | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best self-custody wallet from an exchange
8.1
Coinbase Wallet
Coinbase self-custody wallet, where you hold your own keys, not the custodial exchange. Br...
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8.7
Ridge Wallet
A slim metal cardholder with genuine RFID shielding and a lifetime build. The reference po...
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The verdict
Ridge Wallet takes it
Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark on our standard, but read both reviews before you decide.