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Specter Desktop vs Sparrow Wallet: catalog facts
Specter Desktop	Sparrow Wallet
Best for: Bitcoin holders running their own node and multisig setup	Best for: Power-user desktop Bitcoin wallet with broad hardware wallet support
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
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	Supports most major hardware wallets for signing Built on open standards like PSBT for interoperability
Bitcoin only Assumes familiarity with hardware wallets and running a node	Desktop only, no mobile app Interface exposes more technical detail than beginner-friendly wallets
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
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 Sparrow Wallet sparrowwallet.com Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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