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Phoenix Wallet vs Alby: catalog facts
Phoenix Wallet	Alby
Best for: Self-custodial Lightning wallet from the team behind the Eclair node	Best for: Bitcoin users who want a Lightning wallet they can host themselves
Free Free and open source.	Free + paid options Self-hosting Alby Hub is free; Alby Cloud is a paid subscription.
Android, iOS	Web, Self-hosted
Built by an established Lightning Network implementation team Handles Lightning channel management automatically for the user	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
Mobile only, no desktop client Self-custodial model means lost recovery phrases cannot be reversed	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
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
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	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alby getalby.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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