Safe (Gnosis Safe) vs MetaMask
Side-by-side comparison of Safe (Gnosis Safe) and MetaMask. Features, chain support, security, and editorial analysis.
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| Feature | Safe (Gnosis Safe) | MetaMask |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Multi-Sig | Browser Extension |
| Open Source | ||
| Chains Supported | 6 | 6 |
| ethereum | ||
| base | ||
| arbitrum | ||
| solana | ||
| bitcoin | ||
| polygon | ||
| optimism | ||
| avalanche |
Safe (Gnosis Safe)
Pros
Multi-sig security
Open source
Battle-tested
DAO standard
Cons
Not for individual users
Complex setup
Higher gas costs for transactions
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