Detailed comparison of all fees, features, and suitability — updated for 2026.
Coinbase est le meilleur choix pour Crypto Investors, tandis que Kraken se distingue pour Crypto Investors. Celui qui vous convient dépend de votre stratégie — le comparatif détaillé ci-dessous montre toutes les différences.
| Metric | Coinbase | Kraken | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Order fee per trade | 0.40 € | 0.16 € | 0.24 € cheaper at Kraken |
| 10y savings plan cost @ €100/month | 48 € | 19 € | 29 € cheaper at Kraken |
| Available exchanges | 2 | 2 | identical |
| BMInsider rating | 4.2/5 | 4.4/5 | +0.2 at Kraken |
All fees, products, and platform features compared side-by-side. The "Winner" column shows which broker leads in each category.
| Feature | Coinbase | Kraken | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees & Costs | |||
| Order Fee | 1.49 % – 3.99 % / 0.4 %–0.6 % Advanced | 0.16 % / 0.26 % (Pro) | Kraken |
| ETF Savings Plan Fee | - | - | Tie |
| Account Fee | 0€/an | 0€/an | Tie |
| Minimum Deposit | $1 | $1 | Tie |
| Interest on Cash | 0% | 0% | Tie |
| Product Range | |||
| Stocks | Tie | ||
| ETFs | Tie | ||
| Crypto | Tie | ||
| Options | Tie | ||
| CFDs | Tie | ||
| Fractional Shares | Tie | ||
| Number of Exchanges | Crypto spot, Futures crypto | Crypto spot, Futures crypto | Tie |
| Platform & Tools | |||
| Mobile App | Tie | ||
| Desktop Platform | Tie | ||
| Demo Account | Kraken | ||
| Security & Regulation | |||
| Regulated by | NYDFS · BaFin · FCA | FinCEN · FCA · BaFin | Tie |
| Deposit Protection | - | - | Tie |
| Founded | 2012 | 2011 | Tie |
| Overall Rating | |||
| Rating | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | Kraken |
Depending on your strategy and experience, one broker fits better. Here's how to decide:
Low barriers, simple app, demo account and no hidden costs — perfect to get started.
More about Kraken →Low per-order fees, many trading venues and derivatives access — important if you trade regularly.
More about Kraken →Free savings plans, interest on cash and no custody fee — what matters when you buy & hold.
More about Coinbase →Coinbase is the only crypto exchange listed on a major stock exchange (NASDAQ: COIN). SOC2-certified, NYDFS-regulated, with the highest institutional acceptance in the US — but at higher fees than pure crypto exchanges in its standard tier.
Particularly suitable for: Investisseurs crypto, Acheteurs de Bitcoin, Investisseurs HODL.
Kraken was founded in 2011 and is one of the oldest crypto exchanges still operating. With 95% cold storage, quarterly proof-of-reserves and licenses in the US, UK and Germany, Kraken is the security benchmark of the industry.
Particularly suitable for: Investisseurs crypto, Acheteurs de Bitcoin, Investisseurs HODL.
Both brokers are EU-regulated and aim at retail investors, but their fee models, asset coverage and target audiences diverge sharply. Coinbase stands out with "Einzige NASDAQ-gelistete Krypto-Börse (COIN)" while Kraken differentiates itself through "14 Jahre Track Record, nie gehackt". Our rating: Coinbase 4.2/5, Kraken 4.4/5 — but the better choice depends on your trading frequency, asset class and tax residency. The sections below break down where each broker wins.
Coinbase's edge shows up clearest where its strengths matter most: "Einzige NASDAQ-gelistete Krypto-Börse (COIN)" makes it the natural fit for investors who prioritise exactly that. Pair it with its rating of 4.2/5 and you have a broker that delivers when the use case lines up. The trade-off — "Standard-Gebühren 5x teurer als Pro/Advanced" — only bites if it touches your workflow. If it does not, Coinbase is the cleaner pick.
Kraken pulls ahead where "14 Jahre Track Record, nie gehackt" is decisive. With a rating of 4.4/5 it covers a different investor profile than Coinbase — the question is whether that profile is yours. Note the limitation "Strenges KYC, Onboarding manchmal langsam"; it does not affect every workflow, but where it does, plan around it. For everyone else, Kraken delivers a sharper edge than the comparison fees alone suggest.
For German residents both brokers withhold the Abgeltungssteuer (25% + Soli + church tax) automatically when they are registered as a German tax intermediary; if not, gains must be declared via Anlage KAP. Austrian investors need a "steuereinfacher" broker to avoid the manual E1kv form — check each broker's status. Swiss residents settle gains via the annual Steuererklärung regardless; only Verrechnungssteuer is withheld at source for CH-listed names. Compare exemption order (Freistellungsauftrag) limits and Steuerbescheinigung delivery timing before deciding.
Take a realistic mid-sized portfolio: €5,000 invested, one trade per month over a year, plus a quarterly rebalance. On Coinbase the dominant cost driver is order commission plus any FX conversion if you buy US stocks. On Kraken the model differs — depending on the listing venue and whether savings plans are free, your annual carry can land 30-70% below or above the alternative. The honest answer: run your own use-case through each broker's fee calculator before committing. The headline rates rarely tell the full story once spreads, FX and inactivity fees are stacked.
There is no universal winner between Coinbase (4.2/5) and Kraken (4.4/5) — the right broker is the one whose strengths align with your three or four highest-priority use cases. If "Einzige NASDAQ-gelistete Krypto-Börse (COIN)" matches yours, Coinbase is the cleaner pick. If "14 Jahre Track Record, nie gehackt" matches yours, Kraken pulls ahead. Open both demo accounts before committing real capital; ten minutes in each interface tells you more than any review.
Answers to the most common questions about Coinbase vs Kraken.
For order fees, Kraken leads at 0.16 % / 0.26 % (Pro), while Coinbase charges 1.49 % – 3.99 % / 0.4 %–0.6 % Advanced. Note: with CFD brokers, spreads add hidden cost — the lower nominal price isn't always cheaper overall.
Coinbase is regulated by NYDFS · BaFin · FCA, Kraken by FinCEN · FCA · BaFin. Both fall under EU oversight. Deposit protection: Coinbase -, Kraken -.
For German/Austrian customers, language, BaFin regulation and tax-simple status often matter most. Check the 'Regulated by' and 'Languages' rows — DACH-focused brokers usually have the edge.
Neither Coinbase nor Kraken offers free ETF savings plans. If recurring investing matters, check a savings-plan-focused broker.
Both are covered under their home regulator's deposit protection. Coinbase: -, Kraken: -. Securities are held in segregated accounts and protected in case of broker insolvency.
Neither broker pays meaningful interest on uninvested cash. Look elsewhere if cash yield matters.
Both offer native mobile apps with good app-store ratings. Which is better depends on your needs — try both with a demo account if available.
A second broker makes sense when one offers features the other lacks (e.g. options, crypto, more exchanges). A full switch is only worth it if the cost difference or missing features are significant.
Sign up with the broker that fits your strategy. Both are regulated and offer a demo account to test risk-free.
