Coinbase vs Gemini

Coinbase · Winner by +0.5 — decisive factor: liquidity (9.2 vs 7.6).

Reviewed by M. Rodriguez, Lead Exchange Analyst · Fact-checked by D. Okafor · Aug 18, 2026 · Editorial policy · how we make money

Factor by factor

FactorCoinbaseGeminiVerdict

Security9.69.5Coinbase

Regulation9.89.5Coinbase

Liquidity9.27.6Coinbase

Fees6.26.4Gemini

Fiat & Payments9.28.2Coinbase

Features7.97.2Coinbase

Asset Coverage8.16.8Coinbase

UX & Mobile9.58.8Coinbase

Spot maker / taker0.4/0.6%0.2/0.4%lower is better