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 | (1) | (2) |
| Pricing | Freemium | Free |
| Health | Healthy | Healthy |
| Chain | multi chain | solana only |
| Open Source | ||
| Features | 5 features | 5 features |
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Pros & cons
Analysis
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... Salmon Salmon is an open-source, community-owned Solana wallet delivered as a browser extension, built with an emphasis on transparency and security. Its standout feature is transaction simulation, which pre...
SafePal is rated higher by the MadeOnSol community with 5.0/5 stars across 1 review, compared to 4.5/5 for Salmon (2 reviews). That said, ratings only tell part of the story — what matters most is which tool fits your specific workflow.
SafePal uses a freemium model, while Salmon is free. Salmon has the edge for budget-conscious users, though SafePal's paid tier may offer features worth paying for.
SafePal offers 5 features including Air-gapped hardware wallet (SafePal S1), Software wallet for mobile and browser, 100+ blockchain support including Solana, and 2 more. Salmon counters with 5 features including Open-source, community-owned Solana wallet browser extension, Transaction simulation to preview outcomes before signing, Full SPL token support, 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. SafePal currently has a healthy health status with 100.0% uptime over the last 30 days. Salmon is rated healthy with 100.0% uptime. For any tool you trust with your funds, trades, or yield, uptime and speed are non-negotiable.
SafePal's key strengths include air-gapped signing is extremely secure, more affordable than ledger hardware wallet, backed by binance labs. Salmon stands out for open, auditable code lets users verify how keys are handled, transaction simulation helps catch malicious actions before signing, community-owned framing aligns incentives with users.
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| Categories | Wallets | Wallets |
| Description | Hardware and software wallet supporting Solana with air-gapped signing | Open-source community Solana wallet with transaction simulation |
Both SafePal and Salmon 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 — SafePal is free to start and Salmon is free to start. Read user reviews on each tool's page for real-world feedback from the Solana community.