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Monero GUI Wallet vs Stack Wallet: catalog facts
Monero GUI WalletStack Wallet

Best for: People who want to hold and spend Monero on their own computer

Best for: Privacy-minded users holding Monero and Bitcoin in one self-custody wallet

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux 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
  • Fully open source
  • Supports Monero and other privacy coins alongside Bitcoin
All 4 strengths for Stack Wallet
  • Fully open source
  • Supports Monero and other privacy coins alongside Bitcoin
  • Privacy features on by default
  • Available on desktop and mobile, including F-Droid
  • Only handles Monero
  • Coins must still be acquired through an exchange, mining or work
  • Supports a fixed list of coins rather than arbitrary tokens
  • No built-in support for Ethereum is listed
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: BSD-3-Clause License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Monero GUI Wallet

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources for Stack Wallet

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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