Coinbase vs Kraken
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| Fee | Coinbase | Kraken | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spot maker | 0.4% | 0.4% | Tie |
| Spot taker | 0.6% | 0.8% | Coinbase |
| Futures maker | — | — | Tie |
| Futures taker | — | — | Tie |
| Trust score | 9.0 | 9.0 | Tie |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 | |
| Headquarters | Remote-first, USA | San Francisco, USA | |
| Registered users | — | — |
Coinbase
US-listed exchange with the heaviest compliance footprint and correspondingly higher retail fees.
Kraken
One of the longest-running exchanges, with a long regulatory track record in the US and EU.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Coinbase or Kraken?
Coinbase is cheaper on spot taker fees: Coinbase charges 0.6% against 0.8% on Kraken. Fees change often — the table on this page carries the date each figure was last checked.
What is Coinbase's withdrawal fee for Bitcoin?
Network-dependent — shown at withdrawal. Coinbase sets its Bitcoin withdrawal fee from current network fees, so there is no fixed figure to publish; the app shows it before you confirm.
Is Coinbase or Kraken safer?
Both score 9.0 out of 10 on our trust score, which weighs regulatory status, proof of reserves, security record, operating history and fund insurance.
Both columns are read from the same fee table that powers the calculator. Percentages are the standard tier — volume discounts and token holdings can lower them.