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6 Best Rainbow Alternatives in 2026

We compared six Rainbow alternatives on chains, custody, fees and security, and noted where each one falls short of Rainbow.

6 alternatives · 6 criteria

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Comparing against
Rainbow
Mobile-first Ethereum wallet focused on L2 networks, tokens and NFTs.
Custody
Self-custody
Chains
Ethereum and L2s
Platforms
iOS, Android, Extension
Swap fee
0.85%
US availability
Yes
Main security feature
Open source

The closest Rainbow alternative is Rabby, an EVM wallet with a mobile app that charges 0.25% on in-app swaps against Rainbow’s 0.85%. Below are six Rainbow alternatives compared on chains, swap fees, security features and platforms.

Key takeaways

  1. 01Rabby — best for lower swap fees: simulates each transaction before you sign.
  2. 02Zerion — best for portfolio view: shows DeFi positions across EVM and Solana.
  3. 03MetaMask — best for dApp support: the wallet most EVM dApps test against first.
  4. 04Phantom — best for Solana users: covers Solana, Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Sui and Bitcoin.
  5. Switching? Import your seed phrase only into the official app from the developer’s site, never into a web form.

What is Rainbow?

Rainbow is a mobile-first, open-source Ethereum wallet focused on L2 networks, with clear views of tokens and NFTs. It runs on iOS and Android and as a browser extension, and it charges 0.85% on swaps and bridges. See the full Rainbow profile →

How we picked these alternatives

  1. 01Supported chains — Solana, EVM, Bitcoin and others, from each wallet’s own documentation.
  2. 02Custody — who controls the keys. Every pick on this list is self-custody.
  3. 03Swap fee — the wallet’s own fee on in-app swaps, from its fee page, with the date we checked it.
  4. 04Security features — transaction preview, scam warnings, hardware wallet support, open-source code.
  5. 05US availability — whether the app is listed in the US App Store, with the date we checked it.
  6. 06Platforms — browser extension, iOS, Android, web or desktop app.

Why look for a Rainbow alternative?

0.85% fee on swaps and bridges

Rainbow charges 0.85% on swaps and bridges (checked Sep 26, 2026). Rabby charges 0.25%, and Zerion 0.5 to 0.8%.

Ethereum and L2s only

Rainbow has no Solana support. If you hold SOL or Bitcoin, Phantom covers both next to Ethereum in one mobile app.

Mobile-first design

Rainbow is built for the phone. If you use DeFi on a computer, Rabby adds a desktop app and a balance-change preview before every signature.

Rainbow alternatives compared

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NameBest forCustodyChainsSwap feeUS availability
Rainbow ORIGINALBaselineSelf-custodyEthereum and L2s0.85%Yes
RabbyDeFi on EVM networksSelf-custodyEVM networks0.25%Yes
ZerionTracking DeFi positionsSelf-custodyEVM and Solana0.5–0.8%Yes
MetaMaskEVM dAppsSelf-custodyEVM networks, Solana0.875%Yes
PhantomSolana plus EVMSelf-custodySolana, EVM, Sui, Bitcoin0.85%Yes
Trust WalletMobile, many chainsSelf-custodyEVM and many non-EVM chainsNot verifiedYes
Coinbase WalletCoinbase exchange usersSelf-custodyEVM and SolanaNot verifiedYes

Swap fee: The wallet’s own fee on in-app swaps, excluding network gas. US availability: Listed in the US App Store. “Not verified” means we have not yet checked the value against the project’s own documentation.

The 6 best Rainbow alternatives

#1

Rabby

Best for lower swap feesUS: Yes

An EVM wallet from the DeBank team that previews the balance change before every signature and switches networks for you, with a 0.25% swap fee. Limitation: EVM only, and fewer dApps name it in their docs.

vs Rainbow
  • Swap fee: Better
  • Transaction preview: Better
  • Open source: Equal
  • 0.25% in-app swap fee
  • Extension, mobile and desktop apps
#2

Zerion

Best for portfolio viewUS: Yes

A mobile and extension wallet built around a portfolio view of tokens and DeFi positions on EVM networks and Solana. Limitation: lower fees need a paid Premium plan.

vs Rainbow
  • Portfolio view: Better
  • Swap fee: Better
  • Custody: Equal
  • DeFi positions in one view
  • Works on EVM networks and Solana
#3

MetaMask

Best for dApp supportUS: Yes

The default EVM wallet on extension and mobile, with Solana accounts added in 2025. Limitation: its 0.875% swap fee is slightly higher than Rainbow’s 0.85%.

vs Rainbow
  • dApp support: Better
  • Swap fee: Worse
  • Open source: Equal
  • Works with almost every EVM dApp
  • Solana accounts next to EVM
#4

Phantom

Best for Solana usersUS: Yes

A mobile and extension wallet that started on Solana and now covers Ethereum, Base, Polygon, Sui and Bitcoin, with scam-token warnings. Limitation: the same 0.85% swap fee, and custom EVM networks cannot be added.

vs Rainbow
  • Chain coverage: Better
  • Swap fee: Equal
  • Custody: Equal
  • Solana, Bitcoin and EVM in one app
  • Scam-token warnings
#5

Trust Wallet

Best for many chainsUS: Yes

Mobile-first like Rainbow, but for EVM and many non-EVM chains, with in-app staking for some coins. Limitation: its swap fee is not stated as one clear rate.

vs Rainbow
  • Chain coverage: Better
  • Fee transparency: Worse
  • Custody: Equal
  • Many chains in one mobile app
  • Security scanner on transactions
#6

Coinbase Wallet

Best for Coinbase usersUS: Yes

A self-custody wallet from Coinbase for EVM networks and Solana, with a passkey sign-in option. Limitation: its swap fee is not published on a Coinbase help page we could check.

vs Rainbow
  • Exchange link: Better
  • Fee transparency: Worse
  • Custody: Equal
  • Transfers from a Coinbase account
  • Passkey sign-in option

Which Rainbow alternative should you choose?

For lower swap fees on EVM: Rabby. For a portfolio view across EVM and Solana: Zerion. For the widest dApp support: MetaMask.

Bottom line

If you swap or bridge often, Rabby is the clearest upgrade: 0.25% against Rainbow’s 0.85%, plus a balance-change preview before every signature. If you want to track DeFi positions, Zerion is built for that. If you need Solana, Phantom keeps a phone-friendly app with more chains.

Educational content, not financial advice. Crypto assets are volatile; do your own research.

How to move from Rainbow safely

  1. Back up your Rainbow secret phrase on paper and check every word.
  2. Install the new wallet only from its official site or app store listing.
  3. Create a new wallet with a fresh secret phrase instead of importing the old one.
  4. Send a small test amount on each L2 you use, then move tokens and NFTs.
  5. Revoke old token approvals from your Rainbow addresses before you stop using them.

Sources

  1. Rainbow: official site
  2. Rainbow Support: Bridge and swap tokens
  3. Rabby: official site
  4. Zerion: official site
  5. Zerion Help: Understanding fees
  6. MetaMask: official site
  7. MetaMask Support: Swaps user guide
  8. Phantom: official site
  9. Phantom Help: Swap tokens
  10. Trust Wallet: official site

Rainbow alternatives: FAQ

What is the best Rainbow wallet alternative?

Rabby for most EVM users: it charges 0.25% on in-app swaps against Rainbow’s 0.85% and previews the balance change before you sign.

Does Rainbow support Solana?

No. Rainbow covers Ethereum and L2s. Phantom, Zerion, MetaMask and Coinbase Wallet support Solana.

How much does Rainbow charge for swaps?

0.85% on swaps and bridges, per Rainbow’s support page, checked Sep 26, 2026.

Is there an open-source Rainbow alternative?

Yes. Rabby and MetaMask are both open source, like Rainbow.

What changed in this list

2026-09-26First version: six Rainbow alternatives. Swap fees and US availability checked on Sep 26, 2026.

How this page works

Sources: Rainbow: official site, Rainbow Support: Bridge and swap tokens, Rabby: official site. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.

How we review

Not affiliated with any project listed. Educational content, not financial advice.