MetaMask vs SafePal Comparison

The wallet itself is free; network fees go to the respective blockchain rather than the provider. The cost driver is the built-in services: swapping directly in the wallet carries a noticeable markup above the cost of the same swap through an exchange or aggregator. Frequent swappers should avoid that route. As of August 2026.

The app itself is free; sending costs the network fee. Swaps and purchases run through third-party providers, and according to the terms of service their fees apply directly between you and that provider. The same terms allow SafePal to charge its own fees for its services, also combined with the provider's fee. So compare the amount shown with the market price before every swap. As of October 2026.

Getting started is straightforward, though the volume of networks, settings and built-in services can overwhelm newcomers. Handling the recovery phrase safely remains central — without it, funds are permanently lost. As of August 2026.

The SafePal app is free; portfolio, swaps, purchases and dApp access sit in one interface. If you own SafePal hardware, you manage it through the same app. In the German App Store SafePal is rated 4.7 out of 5 (1,022 ratings), on Google Play 4.5 (156,000 reviews, 5 million+ downloads), retrieved on 27 October 2026. As of October 2026.

Supported are Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks, Solana, Bitcoin and Tron, with addresses derived from a shared recovery phrase. NFT management, access to decentralised applications, phishing detection, transaction warnings and hardware wallet pairing round this out. Available as a browser extension and mobile app. As of August 2026.

According to SafePal, the app manages 10,000+ cryptocurrencies on 200+ blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana. In the app you buy and swap coins through third-party providers, connect to decentralized applications and can link an exchange such as Binance. Some third-party providers require their own account with identity verification (KYC); according to the terms of service, this data stays with the provider, not with SafePal. For extra security the app pairs with SafePal's own hardware wallets: according to SafePal, the S1 works without any wireless connection, the S1 Pro is its enhanced version, and the X1 is fully open source and connects via Bluetooth. Account and card services in the app are provided through a separate account by the partner Fiat24, which is regulated in Switzerland. As of October 2026.

SafePal was founded in 2018 by Veronica Wong and two co-founders and, according to a quote from Binance co-founder He Yi on safepal.com, came out of the first Binance Labs incubation program. Since then it has grown from a hardware maker into a full wallet family. According to the terms of service, the contracting party is SkyGenesis Holdings Limited. On 16 August 2026 SafePal reported unauthorized access to the order data of about 39,798 customers from orders placed between 2 March 2025 and 11 April 2026: name, email address, shipping address, phone number and purchase details. According to SafePal, seed phrases, private keys, wallet passwords and payment data were not affected; SafePal names an authorization flaw in the order-tracking function of a plug-in as the cause. According to SafePal, no evidence has been found that the incident compromised access to wallets or funds. On 18 August SafePal added that individuals claim to own the dataset and are offering it for sale; SafePal says it cannot verify these claims. As of October 2026.

Help is available through the SafePal Academy and the contact page on safepal.com, and after the breach through a dedicated channel with extra staff for affected customers. Lost recovery words cannot be replaced by SafePal either, because only you hold the keys. As of October 2026.