Compare software

Monero GUI Wallet vs Skylight Wallet: catalog facts
Monero GUI Wallet	Skylight Wallet
Best for: People who want to hold and spend Monero on their own computer	Best for: Monero users who run or trust a light-wallet server
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android, iOS
Official wallet from the Monero Project You hold your own keys instead of an exchange All 3 strengths for Monero GUI Wallet Official wallet from the Monero Project You hold your own keys instead of an exchange Private transactions by design	No on-device sync wait Full self-custody of funds All 4 strengths for Skylight Wallet No on-device sync wait Full self-custody of funds Built-in Tor support Available on Android, iOS and desktop
Only handles Monero Coins must still be acquired through an exchange, mining or work	Requires a light-wallet server The server operator can see your transactions
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Monero GUI Wallet getmonero.org Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Skylight Wallet skylight.magicgrants.org Catalog checked October 2, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.