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Zeus vs Alby: catalog facts
Zeus	Alby
Best for: Open-source Lightning wallet that connects directly to your own Bitcoin node	Best for: Bitcoin users who want a Lightning wallet they can host themselves
Free Free and open source.	Free + paid options Self-hosting Alby Hub is free; Alby Cloud is a paid subscription.
Android, iOS	Web, Self-hosted
Connects to your own node instead of trusting a third-party server Supports both on-chain and Lightning payments	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
Best experience requires already running your own node Mobile only, no desktop client	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 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	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Zeus zeusln.com play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/zeus-wallet/id1456038895 Catalog checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alby getalby.com Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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