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Wasabi Wallet vs Electrum: catalog facts
Wasabi WalletElectrum

Best for: Privacy-focused Bitcoin desktop wallet with built-in CoinJoin mixing

Best for: Bitcoin holders who want a verifiable, open-source desktop or Android wallet

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open-source software.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux, Android
  • Built-in CoinJoin adds privacy without needing a separate mixing service
  • Routes traffic over Tor by default
  • Reproducible builds signed by several independent builders
  • Available on desktop and Android, including F-Droid
All 4 strengths for Electrum
  • Reproducible builds signed by several independent builders
  • Available on desktop and Android, including F-Droid
  • Portable Windows version and runnable from Python source
  • Long development history since 2011
  • CoinJoin transactions carry fees and take time to coordinate
  • Desktop only, no mobile app
  • Bitcoin only, no other coins
  • No iOS version
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline
Sources for Wasabi Wallet

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for Electrum

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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