Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Exodus vs SafePal
Exodus
Higher score in this comparison
SafePal
What sets them apart
| Compare | ExodusReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SafePalReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Wallet type | Software | Hardware |
| Coins supported | from 1,000,000 | 200 |
| Price | Not confirmed | $49.99 to $89.99 |
| Secure element | Not confirmed | CC EAL6+ secure element |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Connectivity | Not confirmed | Bluetooth, USB c |
Same on both: Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- Exodus scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Founded is lower at Exodus: 2015 vs 2018.
- Support channels: only Exodus offers Chat.
- Support channels: only SafePal 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.
SafePal
SafePal suits buyers who want a self-custody hardware wallet with open source firmware and wide coin coverage at a modest upfront cost. The device costs $49.99 to $89.99 and support runs on email, help centre and community alone, so anyone holding a large balance should expect to handle setup questions alone.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exodus | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.1Cost comes down to a hardware purchase at $49.99 to $89.99 with no subscription, near the hardware wallet median of €69.28. |
| Offer | 9.3Higher | 9.1Covers 200 coins over bluetooth and usb c, and pairs open source firmware with a CC EAL6+ secure element plus self-custody on each device. |
| Trust | 9.4Higher | 8.8 |
How they place
| Ranking | Exodus | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 24 of 156 | 68 of 156 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exodus | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Exodus Movement, Inc. | SkyGenesis Holdings Limited |
| Founded | 2015Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Help centre, Chat, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exodus | SafePal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Not confirmed | $49.99 to $89.99above the median | $0 |
| Coins supported | from 1,000,000highest quarter | 200above the median | 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.
SafePal
Pros
- Priced at $49.99 to $89.99, which sits in line with the hardware wallet median of €69.28 across this category
- Custody is self custody, so the keys sit on the device and no operator holds or can move the balance
- The firmware is open source, so the code that handles keys and signs transactions can be read and checked by others
Cons
- Backup is a seed phrase, and there is no split-share option, so a paper copy covers the whole balance
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no live chat or phone line listed for holders who get stuck mid-setup
- Signing needs a phone or computer running the app, so recovery depends on your own seed phrase alone
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.
SafePal
Who it suits
- Buyers who want to hold their own keys rather than see a balance sit with a platform operator
- Holders of many small positions who need wide coin coverage from a device they must set up themselves
- People who are comfortable buying hardware and writing down a seed phrase that they will keep offline and private
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a platform account with deposit rails and an app balance, since bynex runs on custodial custody
- People who need help from a live agent, since support runs on email, help centre and community with no phone line listed
- Buyers who want a phone-only software wallet, since this is a hardware device they have to buy first
Current offers
SafePal
Current offer
Discount code
10% off with promo code SFP@MiCA: 10% off
Use promo code SFP@MiCA at checkout
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Buy 2 for free global shipping: Free standard shipping
Purchase any 2 units or more of the SafePal S1, S1 Pro, X1 or Cypher with Standard Shipping; leather case and Express Delivery excluded
Source, checked September 26, 2026
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.
SafePal
How much does a SafePal hardware wallet cost?+
The device costs $49.99 to $89.99, and that is the whole outlay because no account subscription is attached. It sits in line with the hardware wallet median of €69.28, so the purchase price is typical for this category of device.
Does SafePal hold my coins?+
Custody is self custody, so private keys are generated on the device and never sit with the company. Nothing is credited to a SafePal account, so no deposit protection scheme applies to any balance. Losing the seed phrase means losing the coins, with no operator able to restore them.
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