Phantom vs MetaMask
Side-by-side comparison of Phantom and MetaMask. Features, chain support, security, and editorial analysis.
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| Feature | Phantom | MetaMask |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Browser Extension | Browser Extension |
| Open Source | ||
| Chains Supported | 4 | 6 |
| ethereum | ||
| base | ||
| arbitrum | ||
| solana | ||
| bitcoin | ||
| polygon | ||
| optimism | ||
| avalanche |
Phantom
Pros
Excellent Solana support
Beautiful UI
Built-in swaps
Fast and responsive
Cons
Not open source
Fewer EVM features than MetaMask
Newer multi-chain support
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