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Alby vs Phoenix Wallet: catalog facts
Alby	Phoenix Wallet
Best for: Bitcoin users who want a Lightning wallet they can host themselves	Best for: Self-custodial Lightning wallet from the team behind the Eclair node
Free + paid options Self-hosting Alby Hub is free; Alby Cloud is a paid subscription.	Free Free and open source.
Web, Self-hosted	Android, iOS
Alby Hub can be self-hosted Managed hosting available for those who do not want to run a node All 3 strengths for Alby Alby Hub can be self-hosted Managed hosting available for those who do not want to run a node Open-source wallets and tools	Built by an established Lightning Network implementation team Handles Lightning channel management automatically for the user
Only handles Bitcoin and Lightning Running your own node takes some technical effort All 3 limitations for Alby Only handles Bitcoin and Lightning Running your own node takes some technical effort Hosted option costs a subscription	Mobile only, no desktop client Self-custodial model means lost recovery phrases cannot be reversed
Self-hosted, Hosted service	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alby getalby.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Phoenix Wallet phoenix.acinq.co play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/phoenix-wallet/id1544097028 Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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