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Muun vs Electrum: catalog facts
MuunElectrum

Best for: Self-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning wallet with built-in submarine swaps

Best for: Bitcoin holders who want a verifiable, open-source desktop or Android wallet

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open-source software.

Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Submarine swaps simplify Lightning use without manual channel management
  • Self-custodial, keys stay with the user
  • Reproducible builds signed by several independent builders
  • Available on desktop and Android, including F-Droid
All 4 strengths for Electrum
  • Reproducible builds signed by several independent builders
  • Available on desktop and Android, including F-Droid
  • Portable Windows version and runnable from Python source
  • Long development history since 2011
  • Mobile only, no desktop client
  • Submarine swap fees can apply for certain transaction types
  • Bitcoin only, no other coins
  • No iOS version
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Muun

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for Electrum

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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