Kraken Pro vs Revolut Comparison
| 0.4 % | Fees | 1.49 % |
| € 4.10 | Cost for €1,000 | € 26.90 |
| 380+ | Cryptos | 210+ |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, PayPal, Credit Card | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card |
| - EU: MiCA - USA: CFTC - UK: FCA | Regulation | MiCA regulation through RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd. (RTDSCL) in Cyprus by CySEC with registration number 001/22 |
Cost comparison
The basis is a Bitcoin purchase worth €1,000, including all fees and spreads.
| € 4.10 | Cost for €1,000 | € 26.90 |
| 0.4 % | Fees | 1.49 % |
| € 1.49 | Wallet transfer | € 1.49 |
| Yes | Cost transparency | No |
| € 5 | Minimum Amount | € 1.50 |
| SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, PayPal, Credit Card | Payment Methods | SEPA Instant Transfer, SEPA Transfer, Credit Card |
On a €1,000 purchase you pay €22.80 less at Kraken Pro.
Pros & Cons
- Volume-based maker/taker fees from 0.25% / 0.40%
- Pro order types: stop-loss, take-profit, trailing stop, iceberg, OCO
- Margin trading up to 5x (selected pairs up to 10x)
- Full-featured API: REST and WebSocket v2 incl. Level 3 order book
- Shared account with standard Kraken -- no transfer required
- Active in the market since 2011 with unchanged security record
- Learning curve compared to the standard interface has room for improvement
- Margin availability regionally restricted within the EEA
- Futures run on a separate derivatives platform with own onboarding
- Lowest fee tiers only reachable from high 30-day volume onward
- Over 210 cryptocurrencies tradeable – broad coin selection
- Wallet transfer to external wallets possible
- Staking and recurring investments available for regular investing
- Deposits via SEPA, SEPA Instant Transfer, and credit card
- MiCA regulation via RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd.
- Biometric verification for withdrawals as a security feature
- Trading fees of 1.49 % are room for improvement compared with specialized providers
- Total costs of approx. €26.90 per €1,000 trade are occasionally criticized
- According to users, cost transparency in the transaction confirmation has room for improvement
User Experiences
AI AnalysisNo separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
Based on the analyzed user reviews, Revolut presents an overall predominantly positive picture. Users especially appreciate the clear, intuitive app and often report that it is easy to use, while support and individual features are described in reviews as having room for improvement in some cases.
This analysis is based on 798 user reviews evaluated with AI from the Apple App Store, Trustpilot, and Google Play Store. The total number of reviews on the respective platforms may be higher — the platform ratings shown (star ratings) refer to all reviews available there. The reviews presented reflect users' experiences and do not constitute an evaluation by the site operator. All information is provided without guarantee. As of: March 2026. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
Features
| ✓ | Maker/Taker Model | ✓ |
| ✓ | Margin Trading | ✓ |
| ✓ | Futures/Derivatives | ✓ |
| ✓ | Order Types | ✓ |
| ✓ | API | ✓ |
| ✓ | Charts | ✓ |
| ✓ | Mobile App (Pro Mode) | ✓ |
| ✓ | Asset Selection | ✓ |
| ✓ | 2FA Security | ✓ |
| ✓ | Cold Storage | ✓ |
| ✓ | Savings plan | ✓ |
| ✓ | Staking | ✓ |
| ✓ | Wallet transfer | ✓ |
| ✓ | Credit card payment | ✓ |
| ✓ | MiCA regulation | ✓ |
| ✓ | Web platform | ✓ |
| ✓ | Mobile app (iOS/Android) | ✓ |
| ✓ | Biometric security | ✓ |
| ✓ | SEPA Instant Transfer | ✓ |
- Volume-based fee model from 0.25% maker / 0.40% taker
- Pro order types including iceberg and OCO bracket
- Margin trading with up to 5x leverage across 150+ markets
- API access for REST and WebSocket v2
- Over 210 tradeable cryptocurrencies
- Crypto, card payments, transfers, and currency exchange in one app
- MiCA-regulated via CySEC-registered subsidiary
- Wallet transfer and staking available
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
No separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
Users provide only a few concrete experiences regarding fees and costs. Revolut is occasionally perceived as more expensive than N26. Overall, this area can only be assessed to a limited extent based on the available user data.
Usability & User Experience
No separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
Users especially appreciate Revolut's clear and intuitive app. According to reviews, it is very easy to use, and the interface is repeatedly described as fast and straightforward. However, some users occasionally report display or compatibility issues, which means usability is sometimes seen as having room for improvement.
Features & Offering
No separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
When it comes to features, users report mixed experiences. According to reviews, individual services are used gladly in everyday life, while some users would like familiar functions, cashback programs, or additional options such as cash deposits. It is also occasionally criticized that certain features do not work as expected or that advantages could be removed in the future.
Stability & Security
No separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
Regarding stability and reliability, users report a mostly positive experience with Revolut. According to reviews, the app is repeatedly described as fast and reliable, which is appreciated by many users in everyday use. However, account issues or features not working as expected are occasionally mentioned; overall, though, feedback on reliability is largely positive.
Customer Support
No separate analysis -- based on Kraken.
When it comes to support, users speak rather cautiously about their experiences. According to reviews, it is occasionally criticized that bot support is offered instead of human help and that not every case is covered sufficiently. As a result, some users feel that support has room for improvement in certain situations.
Details
| Payward Inc. | Company | Revolut Ltd. |
| 2011 | Founded | 2015 |
| - EU: MiCA - USA: CFTC - UK: FCA | Regulation | MiCA regulation through RT Digital Securities Cyprus Ltd. (RTDSCL) in Cyprus by CySEC with registration number 001/22 |
| € 5 | Minimum Amount | € 1.50 |
| Photo ID, VideoIdent | KYC | Photo ID |
Verdict
Both providers are practically level in our overall rating (4.4 to 4.3).
On a €1,000 purchase you pay €22.80 less at Kraken Pro.
Kraken Pro is the separate trading interface from Kraken (pro.kraken.com and Pro mode in the mobile app) and is aimed at active traders. Unlike the standard platform with flat 0.99% fees, the volume-based maker/taker model applies here, starting at 0.25% maker and 0.40% taker, decreasing as 30-day volume rises. Account, verification, and asset balances are shared between both interfaces.
The order set covers market, limit, stop-loss, take-profit, trailing stop, iceberg orders, and bracket/OCO combinations. Margin trading is offered with up to 5x leverage depending on the pair, with selected assets reaching 10x. The availability of margin and derivatives is tied to MiFID II requirements in some EEA countries and is handled via Payward Europe Digital Solutions. Charts, order book, and API access (REST and WebSocket v2) are described in user reviews as sufficient for active strategies; the learning curve compared to the standard interface is occasionally criticized.
Kraken Pro is considered particularly suitable for active traders who value pro order types, lower volume-based fees, and margin features. Those primarily looking for savings plans or simple spot investing will find a more fitting setup on the standard interface. This comparison does not constitute investment advice.
Revolut is considered one of the most versatile financial apps in the DACH region and is popular with users who want to manage crypto, banking, card payments, and currency exchange in a single application. With more than 210 tradeable cryptocurrencies, Revolut offers by far the broadest coin selection among the brokers compared here. MiCA regulation via the Cypriot subsidiary RT Digital Securities provides a European regulatory framework.
Unlike many German neobrokers, Revolut enables both wallet transfers to external wallets and staking and recurring investments. Biometric verification for withdrawals is viewed positively as an additional security feature. Deposits are possible via SEPA, SEPA Instant Transfer, and credit card, which increases flexibility.
The trading fees of 1.49 % are at the upper end in the broker comparison and are occasionally criticized by users. Cost transparency in the transaction confirmation is also considered to have room for improvement. Revolut is therefore especially suitable for investors looking for a wide selection of coins with wallet functionality in an all-in-one financial app and who are willing to accept higher trading fees for it.