Coinbase vs Kraken

Kraken · Winner by +0.1 — decisive factor: fees (8.1 vs 6.2).

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

Factor by factor

FactorCoinbaseKrakenVerdict

Security9.69.8Kraken

Regulation9.89.1Coinbase

Liquidity9.28.9Coinbase

Fees6.28.1Kraken

Fiat & Payments9.28.4Coinbase

Features7.98.6Kraken

Asset Coverage8.17.9Coinbase

UX & Mobile9.58.6Coinbase

Spot maker / taker0.4/0.6%0.16/0.26%lower is better