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BlueWallet vs Alby: catalog facts
BlueWalletAlby
Free

Free and open source.

Freemium

Self-hosting Alby Hub is free; Alby Cloud is a paid subscription.

Android, iOS Web, Self-hosted
  • Keys never leave the device, keeping custody with the user
  • Supports multisig vaults and hardware wallet connections for advanced setups
  • Alby Hub can be self-hosted
  • Managed hosting available for those who do not want to run a node
  • Lightning features work best when paired with your own node
  • Mobile only, no desktop client
  • Only handles Bitcoin and Lightning
  • Running your own node takes some technical effort
Downloadable app Self-hosted, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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