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The best Monero wallet in 2026

For Monero you need your own wallet — that's where your XMR goes directly and only you have control. Three proven, open-source options compared.

Why your own wallet?

Monero is built on self-custody: only with your own wallet do the coins truly belong to you. When you swap on xmrhub, your XMR goes straight to your wallet address — non-custodial, with no detour through an account.

Comparison: Cake, Feather & Monero GUI

WalletPlatformGood for
Cake WalletiOS · Android · DesktopBeginners, mobile
FeatherWindows · macOS · LinuxAdvanced, desktop, Tor
Monero GUIWindows · macOS · LinuxMaximum control, own node

Cake Wallet — the easiest start

Open source, for mobile and desktop, set up in minutes. Ideal if you're holding XMR for the first time. → cakewallet.com

Feather — lean for the desktop

Lightweight, fast, with Tor support. For anyone who wants a focused desktop wallet. → featherwallet.org

Monero GUI — the official wallet

From the Monero project itself, with an optional own node for maximum sovereignty. → getmonero.org

Important for security: download wallets only from the official site. Write down the recovery phrase (seed) offline on paper and never share it — whoever has the seed controls your coins.

Ready in 3 steps

  1. Install the wallet from the official site and create a new wallet.
  2. Write down the recovery phrase securely and offline.
  3. Copy your receiving address — ready for your first swap.
Wallet ready?

Then get your first Monero — non-custodial, no account.

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Cake Wallet, Feather and Monero GUI are independent projects. xmrhub has no affiliation with them and receives no compensation for mentioning them. Not investment advice.