Head to head
Wasabi Wallet vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 6.5. But the right pick depends on what you want: Wasabi Wallet is our call for best open-source Bitcoin privacy wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
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Choose Wasabi Wallet if you
- Are a technical, non-US Bitcoin user
- Want an open-source, Tor-by-default desktop wallet
- Value coin control and hardware support
- Are willing to configure a third-party CoinJoin coordinator
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| WaWasabi Wallet | Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.5 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Bitcoin privacy desktop wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | Free | from $95 |
| Value | 6.4 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best open-source Bitcoin privacy wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | zkSNACKs | Ridge |
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The full reviews
Best open-source Bitcoin privacy wallet
6.5
Wasabi Wallet
A respected open-source, Tor-by-default Bitcoin desktop wallet, but its signature CoinJoin...
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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.