# Coinbase Exchange, HitBTC vs Kraken Comparison | | Coinbase Exchange | HitBTC | Kraken | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 3.8 out of 5 | 2.4 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 124 | 28 | 22 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (82.4% of reviews) | Small-Business (64.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (71.4% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Coinbase Exchange Pros: - Coin Variety (1 reviews) - Currency Variety (1 reviews) Cons: - High Commissions (1 reviews) - High Costs (1 reviews) ### HitBTC Cons: - Security Issues (1 reviews) ### Kraken Pros: - Mobile App Quality (1 reviews) - Reliability (1 reviews) Cons: - Limited Availability (1 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Coinbase Exchange | HitBTC | Kraken | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (78 reviews) | 5.5 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.7 (79 reviews) | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 7.8 (19 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (7 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.0 (72 reviews) | 3.8 (21 reviews) | 7.0 (19 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.8 (70 reviews) | 4.4 (21 reviews) | 5.9 (17 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Coinbase Exchange #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### HitBTC #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### Kraken #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [Cryptocurrency Exchanges](https://www.g2.com/categories/cryptocurrency-exchanges) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Coinbase Exchange | HitBTC | Kraken | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 82.4% | 64.0% | 71.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 10.9% | 24.0% | 9.5% | | **Enterprise** | 6.7% | 12.0% | 19.0% | ### By Industry #### Coinbase Exchange - **Financial Services:** 14.3% - **Information Technology and Services:** 8.4% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 7.6% - **Computer Software:** 7.6% - **Investment Banking:** 4.2% - **Accounting:** 3.4% - **Staffing and Recruiting:** 3.4% - **Investment Management:** 3.4% - **Human Resources:** 2.5% - **Internet:** 2.5% - **Other:** 42.9% #### HitBTC - **Computer Software:** 24.0% - **Financial Services:** 16.0% - **Information Technology and Services:** 12.0% - **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 4.0% - **Research:** 4.0% - **Publishing:** 4.0% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.0% - **Investment Management:** 4.0% - **Individual & Family Services:** 4.0% - **Education Management:** 4.0% - **Other:** 20.0% #### Kraken - **Financial Services:** 23.8% - **Information Technology and Services:** 9.5% - **Telecommunications:** 4.8% - **Supermarkets:** 4.8% - **Online Media:** 4.8% - **Oil & Energy:** 4.8% - **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.8% - **Investment Management:** 4.8% - **Investment Banking:** 4.8% - **International Trade and Development:** 4.8% - **Other:** 28.6% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Coinbase Exchange - [Binance](https://www.g2.com/products/binance/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (196 reviews) - [UPHOLD](https://www.g2.com/products/uphold/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (86 reviews) - [Kucoin](https://www.g2.com/products/kucoin/reviews) — 2.9/5 stars (35 reviews) - [LocalBitcoins](https://www.g2.com/products/localbitcoins/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (31 reviews) - [NiceHash](https://www.g2.com/products/nicehash/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Bittrex](https://www.g2.com/products/bittrex/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (23 reviews) - [Gate.io](https://www.g2.com/products/gate-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews) - [BTCC](https://www.g2.com/products/btcc/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (22 reviews) - [CEX.IO](https://www.g2.com/products/cex-io/reviews) — 3.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Poloniex](https://www.g2.com/products/poloniex/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (36 reviews) ### Alternatives to HitBTC - [Binance](https://www.g2.com/products/binance/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (196 reviews) - [Kucoin](https://www.g2.com/products/kucoin/reviews) — 2.9/5 stars (35 reviews) - [UPHOLD](https://www.g2.com/products/uphold/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (86 reviews) - [Poloniex](https://www.g2.com/products/poloniex/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (36 reviews) - [Gate.io](https://www.g2.com/products/gate-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews) - [Zengo Wallet](https://www.g2.com/products/zengo-wallet/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (213 reviews) - [NiceHash](https://www.g2.com/products/nicehash/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [CEX.IO](https://www.g2.com/products/cex-io/reviews) — 3.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Bittrex](https://www.g2.com/products/bittrex/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (23 reviews) - [LocalBitcoins](https://www.g2.com/products/localbitcoins/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (31 reviews) ### Alternatives to Kraken - [Binance](https://www.g2.com/products/binance/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (196 reviews) - [UPHOLD](https://www.g2.com/products/uphold/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (86 reviews) - [Kucoin](https://www.g2.com/products/kucoin/reviews) — 2.9/5 stars (35 reviews) - [CEX.IO](https://www.g2.com/products/cex-io/reviews) — 3.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [NiceHash](https://www.g2.com/products/nicehash/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (30 reviews) - [Gate.io](https://www.g2.com/products/gate-io/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (227 reviews) - [Zengo Wallet](https://www.g2.com/products/zengo-wallet/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (213 reviews) - [Bitfinex](https://www.g2.com/products/bitfinex/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (18 reviews) - [Bittrex](https://www.g2.com/products/bittrex/reviews) — 3.4/5 stars (23 reviews) - [BitMEX](https://www.g2.com/products/bitmex/reviews) — 3.2/5 stars (13 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Coinbase Exchange - Title: [What is Coinbase used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-coinbase-used-for) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** " This May be Helpful To Everyone reading ,A lot of people now have loose there asset due to trusting the wrong techs , the wrong platforms out there, and..." - Title: [Can you get scammed on Coinbase?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-you-get-scammed-on-coinbase) — 2 comments > **Top comment:** "I highly recommend this fair recovery services of Gavin ray, did a fantastic job by recovering my life savings which got stolen investing on binary option..." - 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