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Head-to-head Lightning comparisons

Direct, opinionated comparisons of the most common Lightning wallet and processor decisions.

• Alby vs Wallet of Satoshi

  The two most common 'first Lightning wallet' picks. They solve different problems — and Alby's custody model has changed.

• BTCPay Server vs Alby Hub

  Two self-custodial Lightning options for individuals and small merchants. They solve overlapping problems with very different ergonomics.

• BTCPay Server vs OpenNode

  Self-hosted, zero-fee, you-run-the-server vs hosted, percentage-fee, they-run-the-server. The most common Lightning processor decision.

• OpenNode vs Strike

  Two hosted Bitcoin payment products — one API-first, one consumer-app-first. They're closer to siblings than competitors.

• Phoenix vs Breez

  Two strong self-custodial mobile Lightning wallets. They make different bets — Phoenix on splicing simplicity, Breez on a developer SDK and open LSP model.

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• Wallet of Satoshi vs Phoenix

  The most-asked migration question in Lightning: should you move from Wallet of Satoshi to Phoenix? They sit on opposite ends of the custody spectrum.

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