Sparrow vs Rabby
On coverage Rabby is broader (130 chains vs 1). Sparrow is Bitcoin-only (minimal attack surface), Rabby is multi-asset. The right wallet is the one you will actually use: assess your flow first (holding vs frequent use), then the spec sheet.
| Sparrow | Rabby | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | A |
| Rating | ★ 4.6 | ★ 4.5 |
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
| Type | Software (hot wallet) | Software (hot wallet) |
| Source code | Open-source | Open-source |
| Recovery | Seed phrase 12/24 parole (BIP-39) | Seed phrase 12/24 parole (BIP-39) |
| Bitcoin-only | Yes | No |
| Supported chains | Bitcoin | Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, Polygon, BNB Smart Chain, Avalanche, zkSync, Linea |
| Built-in swap | No | Yes |
| Built-in staking | No | No |
| dApp browser | No | Yes |
| WalletConnect | No | Yes |
| Hardware wallet support | Yes | Yes |
| Segment | B2C | B2C |
| Security audits | — | SlowMist, Least Authority |
| Regions | US, EU/EEA, UK, APAC, LATAM, MENA, Africa | US, EU/EEA, UK, APAC, LATAM, MENA, Africa |
| Licences & safety | Nessuna (wallet self-custody non-custodial) | Nessuna (wallet self-custody non-custodial) |
Frequently asked questions
Sparrow vs Rabby: which is better?
On coverage Rabby is broader (130 chains vs 1). Sparrow is Bitcoin-only (minimal attack surface), Rabby is multi-asset. The right wallet is the one you will actually use: assess your flow first (holding vs frequent use), then the spec sheet.
Is Sparrow custodial or self-custody?
Sparrow is self-custody: you keep the keys, while Rabby is self-custody.