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Valet vs Alby: catalog facts
Valet	Alby
Best for: Bitcoin users who want a self-custodial Lightning wallet on Android	Best for: Bitcoin users who want a Lightning wallet they can host themselves
Free Free and open source under the Apache-2.0 licence.	Free + paid options Self-hosting Alby Hub is free; Alby Cloud is a paid subscription.
Android	Web, Self-hosted
Runs an actual Lightning node rather than a custodial backend Keys stay on the device, encrypted at rest All 4 strengths for Valet Runs an actual Lightning node rather than a custodial backend Keys stay on the device, encrypted at rest Stable sats for holding a dollar-like balance Available from F-Droid and GitHub	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
Managing your own channels and backups takes more care than custodial wallets Android only	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: Apache-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Valet valet.finance Catalog checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alby getalby.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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