Head-to-head · Wallets
Features, pricing, health score, community ratings — side-by-side from the live MadeOnSol database.
Updated July 18, 2026
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| Rating | (5) | (1) |
| Pricing | Free | Freemium |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | multi chain | multi chain |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 8 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
Phantom Phantom is the most widely used wallet in the Solana ecosystem and has become synonymous with Solana itself. With millions of active users, Phantom provides a seamless gateway to DeFi, NFTs, token swa... SafePal SafePal offers both hardware and software wallets that support Solana and 100+ other blockchains. The hardware wallet (SafePal S1) uses air-gapped signing — transactions are signed via QR code scannin...
SafePal is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.6/5 for Phantom (5 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
Phantom uses a free model — Free to use. Built-in swap charges approximately 0.85% fee. Staking is free with standard validator commission., while SafePal is freemium. Phantom has the edge for users who want a no-cost solution, though SafePal's paid features may justify the investment for power users.
Phantom offers 8 features including Browser extension and mobile app with full feature parity, Built-in token swap aggregator powered by Jupiter for best prices, Native SOL staking with validator selection and rewards tracking, and 5 more. SafePal counters with 5 features including Air-gapped hardware wallet (SafePal S1), Software wallet for mobile and browser, 100+ blockchain support including Solana, and 2 more. The right choice depends on which specific features matter for your use case — check the individual review pages for full breakdowns.
We monitor both tools around the clock for uptime, SSL validity, and response times. Phantom currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. SafePal is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
Phantom's key strengths include most widely supported wallet — works with virtually every solana dapp, intuitive design that makes blockchain interactions accessible to beginners, strong security with transaction simulation and phishing protection.
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| Categories | Wallets | Wallets |
| Description | Most-used Solana wallet — send, swap, stake SOL, and manage NFTs with built-in DEX aggregation and hardware wallet support | Hardware and software wallet supporting Solana with air-gapped signing |
Both Phantom and SafePal operate in the wallets space, so this is a direct head-to-head. SafePal has the community's vote, but your mileage may vary depending on your specific needs. We recommend trying both — Phantom is free to start and SafePal is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.