Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
CoolWallet vs Exodus
CoolWallet
Exodus
Higher score in this comparison
Where CoolWallet and Exodus differ
| Compare | CoolWalletReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | ExodusReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet type | Hardware | Software |
| Coins supported | 35 | from 1,000,000 |
| Price | $39 to $149 | Not confirmed |
| Secure element | CC EAL 6+ secure element | Not confirmed |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- Exodus scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Founded is lower at CoolWallet: 2014 vs 2015.
- Support channels: only CoolWallet offers Email.
- Support channels: only Exodus offers Chat, Community.
Our verdict on each
CoolWallet
CoolWallet suits you if you want a hardware wallet that keeps keys on your own device and pairs over bluetooth without a cable. It is priced at $39 to $149, which sits higher than Trezor at $79, and it covers 35 coins.
Exodus
Exodus is a software wallet that keeps your coins in self-custody, so it suits anyone who wants control of their funds without handing them to an exchange. Support runs through a help centre, chat and a community, and the wallet covers from 1,000,000 coins.
Score breakdown
| Area | CoolWallet | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1A hardware wallet you buy once at $39 to $149, with seed backup and no account or platform fees listed. | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 8.6Custody sits with you through self custody, coins cover runs to 35. | 9.3Higher |
| Trust | 9.6Higher | 9.4 |
How they place
| Ranking | CoolWallet | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 37 of 156 | 24 of 156 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CoolWallet | Exodus |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | CoolBitX Ltd. | Exodus Movement, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Taiwan | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2014Lower | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Help centre, Chat, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CoolWallet | Exodus | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 to $149above the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Coins supported | 35below the median | from 1,000,000highest quarter | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
CoolWallet
Pros
- Keys stay with you, since custody is self custody
- A CC EAL 6+ secure element keeps the signing work inside the device
- Pairs over bluetooth, so no cable is needed
Cons
- The hardware price runs higher than the Trezor model at $79
- Support runs on email and help centre only
- The range of coins supported is narrower than the hardware-wallet median of 345
Exodus
Pros
- Self-custody, so the keys and the balance stay with you: self custody.
- Software rather than hardware, so it runs on the devices you already use: software.
- Coin coverage of from 1,000,000, spanning major assets and the long tail alike.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre, chat and community only, with no phone line among them.
- A seed backup concentrates the balance behind a single phrase.
- Software wallets keep keys on a device you control, where Trezor is a hardware wallet.
Who each suits
CoolWallet
Who it suits
- Holders who want custody of keys on their own device
- People who already back up a seed phrase and can keep it safe
- Smartphone users who prefer signing over Bluetooth to a cable
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers set on the lowest hardware price, since Trezor lists $79
- Anyone wanting a mobile wallet app, since Bit2Me is a mobile wallet
- People who want a provider to hold the coins, as bynex is custodial
Exodus
Who it suits
- People who want their own keys and self-custody: self custody.
- Holders of small-cap and niche assets, with from 1,000,000 supported.
- Users content to write down and guard a seed themselves.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants keys to sit on a dedicated device: Trezor is a hardware wallet.
- Phone-first users: Bit2Me is a mobile wallet.
- Readers who prefer a company to look after the balance: bynex is custodial.
Questions about each
CoolWallet
How much does a CoolWallet cost?+
CoolWallet is a hardware wallet, so the cost is the device price of $39 to $149. There is no account or monthly charge attached to holding coins on it, and the keys stay with you. Expect to pay for the hardware once rather than per year.
Does CoolWallet hold my coins for me?+
No, custody is self custody, and self-custody also appears in the listed features under self custody. You hold the wallet and the seed phrase, so losing either one means losing access. That is the trade for keeping control.
Exodus
Who runs Exodus?+
Exodus is run by Exodus Movement, Inc., a company founded in 2015. It builds the wallet as a software product, so the company ships app updates rather than a device. Support and documentation sit with the same company.
Does Exodus hold my coins for me?+
No. Exodus is self-custody: self custody, and that is the feature it is built around: self custody. Keys stay with you, so a lost seed or a failed device falls to you to recover, and no outside party steps in to restore a balance.
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