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Sparrow Wallet vs Specter Desktop: catalog facts
Sparrow Wallet	Specter Desktop
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Supports most major hardware wallets for signing Built on open standards like PSBT for interoperability	Multisig wallets with hardware signing devices Connects to your own Bitcoin node
Desktop only, no mobile app Interface exposes more technical detail than beginner-friendly wallets	Bitcoin only Assumes familiarity with hardware wallets and running a node
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: Apache-2.0	License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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