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Specter Desktop vs Wasabi Wallet: catalog facts
Specter Desktop	Wasabi Wallet
Best for: Bitcoin holders running their own node and multisig setup	Best for: Privacy-focused Bitcoin desktop wallet with built-in CoinJoin mixing
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	Built-in CoinJoin adds privacy without needing a separate mixing service Routes traffic over Tor by default
Bitcoin only Assumes familiarity with hardware wallets and running a node	CoinJoin transactions carry fees and take time to coordinate Desktop only, no mobile app
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 Wasabi Wallet wasabiwallet.io Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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