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KBitfinex vs CEX.IO
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
B
Choose Bitfinex if…
- you want a free plan to start with
- you need an API to build on
- you're in its core audience: active crypto traders, institutional investors
C
Choose CEX.IO if…
- you work on iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: first-time crypto buyers, active crypto traders
Side by side
Feature Bitfinex CEX.IO
Pricing modelFreePricing unknown
Starting priceFree—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, iOS, Android
CompanyiFinex Inc. · since 2012CEX.IO · since 2013
Full feature lists
B Bitfinex
- Zero maker and taker trading fees
- 260+ trading markets
- Margin trading and margin lending
- Derivatives via Bitfinex and Thalex
- OTC desk for large trades
- Staking and Bitfinex Borrow
- API and WebSocket access
- Paper trading demo mode
C CEX.IO
- Buy crypto directly with multiple payment methods
- Spot Trading with market, limit and stop-limit orders
- Over 300 cryptocurrencies and trading pairs
- Convert between assets and fiat without an order book
- Staking on supported assets
- GBP deposits and withdrawals for UK users
- CEX.IO Pay transfers between accounts without blockchain confirmations
- Price alerts and two-factor authentication
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Bitfinex · bitfinex.com
CEX.IO · cex.ioWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Bitfinex
Trading0% maker and taker fees
CEX.IO
Pricing unknown. Plan details aren't published.
Strengths and limitations
Bitfinex
- 0% maker and taker fees advertised
- In operation since 2012
- Demo mode for paper trading
- API and WebSocket access for developers
- The homepage does not explain the fee terms, only a link to the details
- The homepage does not list mobile app platforms
CEX.IO
- Has operated since 2013
- Over 300 markets and more than 100 fiat-to-crypto pairs
- Web app plus iOS and Android apps
- Support through live chat, Telegram, X, Facebook and email
- UK onboarding requires KYC, facial recognition and an appropriateness test
- First-time UK users face a 24-hour cooling-off period
- Features and payment methods vary by jurisdiction
- Fees are not listed on the home page
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