Backpack vs Keplr
A detailed head-to-head comparison of Backpack and Keplr — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
Backpack
Solana's power-user wallet with xNFT app runtime and deep DeFi integrations
Backpack is the wallet created by Coral (formerly Armada), most known for pioneering xNFTs — executable NFTs that run apps directly inside the wallet interface. An xNFT is a smart contract that embeds…
Full review →Keplr
The leading wallet for the Cosmos ecosystem and IBC chains
Keplr is the dominant wallet for the Cosmos ecosystem, the essential tool for interacting with the Cosmos Hub, Osmosis, Celestia, Injective, and the dozens of IBC-connected app-chains built with the C…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | Backpack | Keplr |
|---|---|---|
| Self Custody | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Wallet Support | ✗ | ✗ |
| Evm Chains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non Evm Chains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser Extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| In App Swap | ✓ | ✓ |
| Nft Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Snaps Extensibility | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Sig | ✗ | ✗ |
Backpack Pricing
Backpack
Free
Free
- ✓Solana + EVM
- ✓xNFT app runtime
- ✓Built-in DEX
- ✓NFT support
- ✓Backpack Exchange access
Keplr Pricing
Keplr
Free
Free
- ✓Leading Cosmos ecosystem wallet
- ✓Staking + governance + IBC
- ✓Osmosis and app-chain support
- ✓Browser extension + mobile
- ✓Now supports EVM too
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
Backpack is the better pick if you need xnft runtime enables fully functional apps inside the wallet — unique primitive. Keplr wins when the default wallet for the cosmos ecosystem. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.