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KBitfinex vs Coinbase
Pricing, features, platforms and who each one suits — side by side.
B
Choose Bitfinex if…
- you need an API to build on
- you're in its core audience: active crypto traders, institutional investors
C
Choose Coinbase if…
- you're in its core audience: crypto beginners, retail crypto traders
Side by side
Feature Bitfinex Coinbase
Pricing modelFreeFreemium
Starting priceFree$4.99/mo
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb
CompanyiFinex Inc. · since 2012Coinbase
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 Coinbase
- Buy, sell and convert cryptocurrencies
- Custodial crypto account
- Staking rewards on supported assets
- Coinbase One subscription with zero-fee trading limits
- Monthly gas credit on the Base network for members
- Account protection coverage for members
Their home pages
What each vendor shows first: the pitch, the plans and the sign-up.
Bitfinex · bitfinex.com
Coinbase · coinbase.comWhat you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Bitfinex
Trading0% maker and taker fees
Coinbase
Coinbase accountFree
Coinbase One Basic$4.99/mo or $49.99/yr
Coinbase One Preferred$29.99/mo or $299.99/yr
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
Coinbase
- Free to open an account
- Subscription tiers cut trading fees for frequent traders
- Coinbase One includes account protection coverage
- Zero-fee trading on Coinbase One has monthly volume caps
- Coinbase says membership benefits may change without notice
- Subscription prices vary by region
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