Coinbase Wallet vs MetaMask

Side-by-side comparison of Coinbase Wallet and MetaMask. Features, chain support, security, and editorial analysis.

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Coinbase Wallet

Mobile

Coinbase users moving to self-custody

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MetaMask

Browser Extension

EVM DeFi users and beginners

FeatureCoinbase WalletMetaMask
TypeMobileBrowser Extension
Open Source
Chains Supported76
ethereum
base
arbitrum
solana
bitcoin
polygon
optimism
avalanche

Coinbase Wallet

Pros

Easy onboarding from Coinbase
Wide chain support
Good mobile experience
Built-in dApp browser

Cons

Not open source
Tied to Coinbase ecosystem
Can be confusing vs. Coinbase exchange

MetaMask

Pros

Largest ecosystem support
Easy to set up
Open source
Huge community

Cons

No Bitcoin support
Browser-only (mobile app available)
Can be slow with many networks