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Specter Desktop vs BlueWallet: catalog facts
Specter Desktop	BlueWallet
Best for: Bitcoin holders running their own node and multisig setup	Best for: Open-source self-custody Bitcoin and Lightning wallet for iOS and Android
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Android, iOS
Multisig wallets with hardware signing devices Connects to your own Bitcoin node All 3 strengths for Specter Desktop Multisig wallets with hardware signing devices Connects to your own Bitcoin node Open source, with companion DIY hardware wallet firmware	Keys never leave the device, keeping custody with the user Supports multisig vaults and hardware wallet connections for advanced setups
Bitcoin only Assumes familiarity with hardware wallets and running a node	Lightning features work best when paired with your own node Mobile only, no desktop client
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Specter Desktop specter.solutions Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for BlueWallet bluewallet.io play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/bluewallet-bitcoin-wallet/id1376878040 Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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