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Open source Phantom alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

4 of the 8 Phantom alternatives we track are open source. Sparrow Wallet, Rabby Wallet and Xverse rank highest, with facts last verified Nov 8, 2026.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Sparrow Wallet logoSparrow WalletOpen source—YesWindows, macOS, Linux5 of 561.8
2RaRabby WalletFree—YesBrowser extension, iOS, Android5 of 542.3
3Xverse logoXverseFree—YesBrowser extension, iOS, Android +15 of 542.3
4Rainbow logoRainbowFree—YesiOS, Android, Browser extension5 of 542.3
  1. Sparrow Wallet logo

    1. Sparrow WalletTop pick

    Best for: Bitcoin holders who use hardware wallets and want full coin control and privacy.

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Phantom

    Open-source, Bitcoin-only desktop wallet with fine coin control for people who only hold BTC.

    Pros

    • Works with all common hardware wallets, including airgapped
    • Connects to your own node or Electrum server, with Tor built in
    • Detailed coin control and transaction editing
    • Free and Apache-licensed

    Cons

    • Bitcoin only
    • Desktop only, no mobile app
    • Dense interface for newcomers
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sparrow Wallet a good Phantom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hardware wallets
    All common models, USB and airgapped
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sparrowwallet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Tor
    Built in
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sparrowwallet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Server connections
    Public, Bitcoin Core, private Electrum
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sparrowwallet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows support
    Windows 10+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026sparrowwallet.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Ra

    2. Rabby Wallet

    Best for: DeFi users on Ethereum and EVM chains who want to see what a transaction does before signing

    FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Phantom

    Open-source EVM wallet that simulates every transaction and warns about risky approvals.

    Pros

    • Simulates transactions and warns about risky signatures
    • Switches networks automatically for each dapp
    • Supports many hardware wallets, from Ledger to GridPlus
    • Source code is public and audited

    Cons

    • No Bitcoin, Solana, Tron or other non-EVM chains
    • Fewer hardware wallets supported in the mobile app than the extension
    • Built-in swaps and perps add features casual holders may not want
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rabby Wallet a good Phantom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Supported chains
    All EVM networks
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.rabby.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Non-EVM chains
    Not supported
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.rabby.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Browser extension, mobile
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.rabby.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, audited
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.rabby.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Hardware wallets
    Ledger, Trezor, GridPlus, Keystone and more
    Checked Nov 8, 2026support.rabby.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Xverse logo

    3. Xverse

    Best for: Bitcoin users who hold Ordinals, Runes or use Bitcoin layer-2 apps

    FreeOpen sourceBrowser extension, iOS, Android, Web

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Phantom

    Dedicated Bitcoin wallet with deeper Ordinals, Runes and Bitcoin layer-2 support.

    Pros

    • Strong support for Ordinals, Runes, BRC-20 and Bitcoin layer-2s
    • Ledger and Keystone hardware wallet support
    • Open source with published third-party audits
    • No identity check needed for the wallet itself

    Cons

    • Yield and borrowing features add risk compared with a plain wallet
    • Little use for holders of non-Bitcoin assets
    • Extension only for Chromium browsers listed (Chrome, Brave, Arc)
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Xverse a good Phantom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    Free (network fees apply)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xverse.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS, Android, Chrome extension
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xverse.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Hardware wallets
    Ledger, Keystone
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xverse.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Security audit
    Least Authority
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xverse.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Identity verification
    Not required for the wallet
    Checked Nov 8, 2026xverse.app(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Rainbow logo

    4. Rainbow

    Best for: Ethereum users who want a self-custody wallet with swaps and trading built in

    FreeOpen sourceiOS, Android, Browser extension

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Phantom

    Ethereum-focused self-custody wallet with swaps and trading on mobile and in the browser.

    Pros

    • Self-custody: your keys stay with you
    • Same wallet on mobile and as a browser extension for most browsers
    • Swaps, prediction markets and perps without leaving the app
    • App source code is GPL-3.0 licensed on GitHub

    Cons

    • Focus has shifted toward trading and leverage, which adds risk and clutter
    • Built around Ethereum and EVM chains rather than Bitcoin
    • Rewards are paid in the project's own token
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Rainbow a good Phantom alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Self-custody
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rainbow.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iPhone, Android and browser extension
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rainbow.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Leverage trading
    Up to 50x via Hyperliquid
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rainbow.me(opens source in a new tab)
    Prediction markets
    Polymarket
    Checked Nov 8, 2026rainbow.me(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)