Coinbase vs Kraken

Side-by-side exchange comparison

Coinbase exchange logo

Coinbase

3.6/5
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Kraken exchange logo

Kraken

3.5/5
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Feature comparison

Feature Coinbase Kraken
Country USA USA
Founded 2017 2011
Currencies USD,EUR,GBP… USD,EUR,CAD,GBP,JPY…
Deposit Credit card,Debit card,ACH Transfer,Bank wire SEPA,SWIFT,Bank wire,JPY Bank Transfer,Crypto
Withdrawal Bank wire SEPA,SWIFT,Bank wire,JPY Bank Transfer,Crypto
Rating 3.6 / 5 3.5 / 5

Which is better?

Both Coinbase and Kraken are established exchanges with their own strengths. Your choice depends on your specific needs — fees, supported coins, and your country of residence.

Based on our editorial ratings: Coinbase scores higher (3.6/5 vs 3.5/5).

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