Looking for a wallet that actually supports Monero? Here’s a concise, up-to-date overview of the most reliable desktop, mobile, hardware, and web options—plus quick tips to pick the right one for privacy and everyday use.
Quick Answer
- Best place to browse all options: Monerica Wallets Directory — regularly curated lists of desktop, mobile, hardware, CLI, and web wallets that work with XMR.
Desktop Wallets That Support Monero
Top Picks
- Monero GUI (Official): Full-featured desktop wallet with an integrated node (or connect to a remote node). Great for beginners in Simple Mode and power users in Advanced Mode.
- Feather Wallet: Lightweight, remote-node–friendly desktop wallet with excellent coin control, spend/payment proofs, and easy Tor support.
- MyMonero (Desktop): Fast setup and low resource usage. Note: convenience comes with a trade-off—your view key is processed by a remote server, which can reveal balance/tx metadata to that server.
Mobile Wallets That Support Monero
iOS & Android
- Cake Wallet (iOS/Android): User-friendly, quick setup, works with remote nodes, supports multiple coins but keeps strong Monero support and features like contact lists and exchange integrations.
- Monerujo (Android): Battle-tested Android wallet focused on Monero; flexible node settings, simple coin control, and great for daily spending.
- MyMonero (iOS/Android): Lightweight experience similar to desktop; again, be aware of the remote view-key model.
Hardware Wallets That Support Monero
- Ledger Nano X / Nano S Plus: Monero is supported via the Monero GUI (you’ll manage accounts and sign transactions through the desktop app). Strong choice if you want keys on a dedicated device.
- DIY air-gapped setups: Advanced users sometimes pair an offline computer with Monero GUI or Feather for cold signing. This gives you hardware-wallet-like isolation using spare hardware.
- Note on other brands: Many popular Bitcoin-first devices do not currently support Monero—always verify current support before buying.
Web & Light Clients
- MyMonero (Web): Very convenient for quick access, but privacy trade-offs compared with running your own node or using wallets that never share your view key. Best for small balances.
How to Choose the Right Monero Wallet
- Best privacy, full control: Monero GUI running your own node (pruned mode helps save disk space).
- Fast & lightweight on desktop: Feather Wallet with a trusted remote node (optionally over Tor).
- Everyday spending on mobile: Cake Wallet (iOS/Android) or Monerujo (Android).
- Cold storage / large holdings: Ledger + Monero GUI, or an air-gapped offline machine workflow.
- Just testing with small amounts: MyMonero (desktop or web) for speed—understanding the privacy trade-offs.
Security & Privacy Best Practices
- Verify downloads: Always check hashes and signatures for wallet installers.
- Prefer your own node: Maximum privacy comes from self-hosted nodes. If using a remote node, choose reputable ones and consider routing over Tor.
- Back up your seed: Write down your 25-word seed and store it securely offline (and test your recovery).
- Keep software fresh: Update your wallet, OS, and dependencies; avoid browser extensions on the same machine used for funds.
- Use view-only wallets: For accounting or watch-only setups, use view-only wallets to avoid exposing spend keys.
Where to Find Every Monero Wallet in One Place
Explore current desktop, mobile, hardware, CLI, and web options—plus pros/cons and notes—on the curated directory:
monerica.com/wallets
FAQ
Which wallet is the “best” for Monero?
- Best privacy overall: Monero GUI with your own node.
- Best lightweight desktop: Feather Wallet.
- Best mobile: Cake Wallet (iOS/Android) or Monerujo (Android).
- Best cold storage: Ledger via Monero GUI, or a DIY air-gapped setup.
Can I use a hardware wallet with Monero?
- Yes—Ledger Nano X / S Plus support Monero through the Monero GUI. Many other hardware brands do not currently support XMR.
Is a web wallet safe?
- Web/light clients are convenient but involve privacy trade-offs. For meaningful balances, prefer a desktop or mobile wallet connected to your own node or a trusted remote node over Tor.
Next step: pick your wallet from the Monerica Wallets Directory and follow the built-in setup flow—then send a test transaction before moving larger funds.
