Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Exodus vs Keystone
Exodus
Higher score in this comparison
Keystone
What sets them apart
| Compare | ExodusReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KeystoneReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet type | Software | Hardware |
| Coins supported | from 1,000,000 | 5,500 |
| Backup options | Seed | Seed, ShamirCovers more |
| Price | Not confirmed | $149 |
| Secure element | Not confirmed | 3 secure element chips |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Custody (Self custody).
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Key differences
- Exodus scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.9.
- Founded is lower at Exodus: 2015 vs 2018.
- Backup options: only Keystone offers Shamir.
- Support channels: only Exodus offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Keystone offers Email.
Our verdict on each
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.
Keystone
Keystone is a hardware wallet for people who want to hold keys themselves and read the code behind the device. It suits long term holders ready to pay $149 and keep a backup. Buyers who want the cheapest box should look at $79.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exodus | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.5The device costs $149, well above $79 and close to the hardware top of €159.76. |
| Offer | 9.3 | 9.5HigherA hardware wallet with 3 secure element chips, seed and shamir options, 5,500 assets and open source firmware. |
| Trust | 9.4Higher | 8.8 |
How they place
| Ranking | Exodus | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 24 of 156 | 79 of 156 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exodus | Keystone |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Exodus Movement, Inc. | Yanssie HK Limited |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2015Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exodus | Keystone | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | $149highest quarter | $0 |
| Coins supported | from 1,000,000highest quarter | 5,500highest quarter | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
Keystone
Pros
- Self-custody, so keys never leave the holder.
- Open source firmware that anyone can read.
- Security handled by 3 secure element chips.
Cons
- The $149 price sits well above $79.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no chat or phone listed.
- Only 100% of wallets on the site are hardware.
Who each suits
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.
Keystone
Who it suits
- Long term holders keeping coins offline.
- Readers who want to read the firmware themselves.
- Holders of long asset lists, 5,500 supported.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers, since Trezor costs $79.
- Anyone wanting chat or phone support.
- Readers who want to trade as well as store.
Current offers
Questions about each
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.
Keystone
What does a Keystone hardware wallet cost?+
The device is priced at $149, a one off purchase. As a hardware wallet it keeps working offline, with no subscription attached to holding. A Trezor device sits at $79, so Keystone asks for more at the checkout.
Who holds the coins on Keystone?+
Custody is self custody, so the keys stay with the holder and never sit with a company. If the device is lost, recovery depends on the backup, and the options listed are seed and shamir. Nothing sits with a third party to claim back.
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