Software Wallets

Desktop and mobile wallets for managing your bitcoin. Best paired with a hardware wallet for signing, but essential for transaction management and monitoring.

Browse By Type

Desktop
Full-featured wallets for Windows, Mac, Linux
6 wallets
Mobile
On-the-go Bitcoin for iOS and Android
8 wallets
Multisig
Multiple keys required for extra security
7 wallets
Lightning
Built-in Lightning Network support
6 wallets

Software wallets are not cold storage

These wallets run on internet-connected devices. For any significant amount of bitcoin, use a hardware wallet to sign transactions. Software wallets are great for managing watch-only accounts, building transactions, and everyday spending amounts.

Bitcoin-Only Software Wallets

11 wallets ranked
#1
Sparrow Wallet

Sparrow Wallet

Open Source
Bitcoin-OnlyDesktopMultisigPower UserOpen Source
·desktop·Multisig
Rating
9.7
Visit Site
Pros
  • The Swiss Army knife of Bitcoin wallets
  • Best hardware wallet support
  • Advanced coin control and labeling
Cons
  • Desktop only - no mobile version
  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • No Lightning support
Top Software Wallet

Sparrow Wallet is the Swiss Army knife of Bitcoin wallets. If you're serious about Bitcoin, you need this on your computer. Pairs perfectly with any hardware wallet.

#2
Nunchuk

Nunchuk

Open Source
Bitcoin-OnlyMultisigInheritanceCollaborativeOpen Source
·both·Multisig
Rating
9.4
Visit Site
Pros
  • Best multisig wallet experience
  • First multi-user multisig (manage with family/partners)
  • Inheritance planning built-in
Cons
  • No Lightning support
  • Premium features require subscription
  • Overkill for small amounts
#3
Blockstream App

Blockstream App

Open SourceLightning
Bitcoin-OnlyMobileDesktopLightningMultisigOpen Source
·both·Multisig
Rating
9.3
Visit Site
Pros
  • Made by Blockstream
  • Redesigned interface (2025) - streamlined UX
  • On-chain, Lightning, and Liquid in unified view
Cons
  • 2FA requires Blockstream server
  • Liquid features may confuse Bitcoin purists
#4
BlueWallet

BlueWallet

Open SourceLightning
Bitcoin-OnlyMobileLightningMultisigOpen Source
·mobile·Multisig
Rating
9.2
Visit Site
Pros
  • Feature-rich mobile Bitcoin wallet
  • Multisig Vault for cold storage
  • Plausible deniability (decoy wallets)
Cons
  • Default Lightning requires own node for self-custody
  • Custodial LNDHub deprecated
  • Desktop limited to macOS
#5
Envoy

Envoy

Open Source
Bitcoin-OnlyMobilePassportBeginnerOpen Source
·mobile
Rating
9.1
Visit Site
Pros
  • Magic Backups (self-custody in 60 seconds)
  • Beautiful, intuitive interface
  • Perfect companion for Passport hardware
Cons
  • Mobile only
  • No Lightning support
  • Best features require Passport
#6
Electrum

Electrum

Open SourceLightning
Bitcoin-OnlyDesktopMobileLightningOGOpen Source
·both·Multisig
Rating
9
Visit Site
Pros
  • The original Bitcoin wallet (since 2011)
  • Battle-tested with 350+ contributors
  • Native Lightning support
Cons
  • Interface feels dated
  • Frequent phishing attacks target users
  • No iOS version
#7
Specter Desktop

Specter Desktop

Open Source
Bitcoin-OnlyDesktopMultisigFull NodeOpen Source
·desktop·Multisig
Rating
8.9
Visit Site
Pros
  • GUI for Bitcoin Core
  • Excellent multisig coordinator
  • Hardware wallet focused
Cons
  • Requires Bitcoin Core / full node
  • Less features than Sparrow
  • Development has slowed
#8
AQUA Wallet

AQUA Wallet

Open SourceLightning
Bitcoin-OnlyMobileLightningBeginnerOpen Source
·mobile
Rating
8.8
Visit Site
Pros
  • Beginner-friendly, simple interface
  • Instant Lightning receiving (no channel management)
  • Self-custodial atomic swaps (BTC/Lightning/Liquid)
Cons
  • No longer a Blockstream product (now JAN3)
  • No desktop version yet
  • Marketplace component not open source
#9
BULL Wallet

BULL Wallet

Open SourceLightning
Bitcoin-OnlyMobileLightningPrivacyOpen Source
·mobile
Rating
8.7
Visit Site
Pros
  • Privacy-first: no data collection, no IP tracking
  • Payjoin protocol support for enhanced privacy
  • Non-custodial atomic swaps (BTC/Lightning/Liquid)
Cons
  • Newer wallet (less battle-tested)
  • Uses Liquid Network
  • No desktop version
#10
Wasabi Wallet

Wasabi Wallet

Open Source
Bitcoin-OnlyDesktopPrivacyCoinJoinOpen Source
·desktop
Rating
8.5
Visit Site
Pros
  • WabiSabi CoinJoin for transaction privacy
  • All traffic routed through Tor
  • Silent Payments support
Cons
  • Built-in coordinator shut down (2024)
  • Requires third-party coordinators
  • Desktop only
#11
Muun

Muun

Open SourceLightning
Bitcoin-OnlyMobileLightningBeginnerOpen Source
·mobile·Multisig
Rating
7.8
Visit Site
Pros
  • Incredibly easy onboarding
  • Unified on-chain and Lightning interface
  • 2-of-2 multisig security architecture
Cons
  • Not true Lightning (uses submarine swaps)
  • High fees charged to senders (1500+ ppm)
  • All funds are on-chain (no true Lightning balance)
Hardware Wallets|Lightning Wallets