MetaMask vs Phantom

Side-by-side comparison of MetaMask and Phantom. Features, chain support, security, and editorial analysis.

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M

MetaMask

Browser Extension

EVM DeFi users and beginners

P

Phantom

Browser Extension

Solana users and multi-chain traders

FeatureMetaMaskPhantom
TypeBrowser ExtensionBrowser Extension
Open Source
Chains Supported64
ethereum
base
arbitrum
solana
bitcoin
polygon
optimism
avalanche

MetaMask

Pros

Largest ecosystem support
Easy to set up
Open source
Huge community

Cons

No Bitcoin support
Browser-only (mobile app available)
Can be slow with many networks

Phantom

Pros

Excellent Solana support
Beautiful UI
Built-in swaps
Fast and responsive

Cons

Not open source
Fewer EVM features than MetaMask
Newer multi-chain support