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KBitfinex vs MEXC
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
M
Choose MEXC if…
- you work on iOS, Android
- you're in its core audience: crypto spot traders, futures and derivatives traders
Side by side
Feature Bitfinex MEXC
Pricing modelFreePricing unknown
Starting priceFree—
Free plan
Free trial
API
Open source
PlatformsWeb, APIWeb, iOS, Android
CompanyiFinex Inc. · since 2012MEXC
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
M MEXC
- About 1,430 spot and 1,179 futures markets
- USDT-M, USDC-M, USD1-M and Coin-M futures
- Spot and futures grid bots and Spot DCA
- Copy trading and demo trading
- Stock futures, CFDs and commodity futures
- Staking, Dual Investment, loans and Launchpool
- Buy crypto by card, P2P or bank transfer
- Trading fees can be paid in MX
What you'd pay
The cheapest plan that fits, per month, billed yearly where the plan offers it.
Bitfinex
Trading0% maker and taker fees
MEXC
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
MEXC
- Large market selection: about 1,430 spot and 1,179 futures markets
- 0% maker and taker fees advertised on selected products
- Built-in bots, copy trading and demo trading
- Apps for iOS and Android, plus an APK download
- The fee page shows no concrete rate tables
- MEXC says fee rates may vary by region and platform event
- Some trading pairs can't use MX to pay fees
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