Head to head
Phantom vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 8.2. But the right pick depends on what you want: Phantom is our call for best wallet for Solana, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Phantom if you
- Are Solana-first or hold Solana NFTs
- Want a clean, friendly multi-chain wallet
- Value clear scam and transaction warnings
- Will pair a Ledger for savings
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| Phantom |
Ridge Wallet |
|
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Hot wallet (software) | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | Free | from $95 |
| Value | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best wallet for Solana | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Phantom Technologies | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best wallet for Solana
8.2
Phantom
The wallet that made Solana easy, now multi-chain across Ethereum, Bitcoin and more, with...
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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.