Zerion vs MetaMask
On coverage MetaMask is broader (100 chains vs 50). The right wallet is the one you will actually use: assess your flow first (holding vs frequent use), then the spec sheet.
| Zerion | MetaMask | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | A | S |
| Rating | ★ 4.2 | ★ 4.6 |
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
| Type | Software (hot wallet) | Software (hot wallet) |
| Source code | Partly open-source | Partly open-source |
| Bitcoin-only | No | No |
| Supported chains | Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, BNB Chain, zkSync, Scroll, Solana | Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Optimism, Base, BNB Chain, Avalanche, Linea |
| Built-in swap | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in staking | Yes | Yes |
| dApp browser | Yes | Yes |
| WalletConnect | Yes | Yes |
| Hardware wallet support | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in fiat on-ramp | Yes | Yes |
| Security audits | Trail of Bits, Peckshield, Cube53, Secfault Security | Cure53, Least Authority |
| Segment | B2C | B2C |
| Recovery | — | Seed phrase 12 parole (BIP-39) |
| Regions | US, EU/EEA, UK, APAC, LATAM, MENA, Africa | US, EU/EEA, UK, APAC, LATAM, MENA, Africa |
| Licences & safety | Nessuna (wallet self-custody non-custodial) | Nessuna (wallet self-custody non-custodial) |
Frequently asked questions
Zerion vs MetaMask: which is better?
On coverage MetaMask is broader (100 chains vs 50). The right wallet is the one you will actually use: assess your flow first (holding vs frequent use), then the spec sheet.
Is Zerion custodial or self-custody?
Zerion is self-custody: you keep the keys, while MetaMask is self-custody.