MetaMask vs Frame
A detailed head-to-head comparison of MetaMask and Frame — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
MetaMask
The most widely used self-custody browser wallet for EVM chains
MetaMask is the default entry point into Web3 for the vast majority of users — a browser extension and mobile app that gives you a self-custody Ethereum wallet without running a full node. It connects…
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Privacy-focused desktop-native wallet for power users and hardware wallets
Frame is a privacy-focused, desktop-native Ethereum wallet designed for power users, distinctive for running as a system-wide desktop application that can connect to any dApp in any browser while prov…
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | MetaMask | Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Self Custody | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Wallet Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Evm Chains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non Evm Chains | Via Snaps | ✗ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Extension | ✓ | ✓ |
| In App Swap | ✓ | ✗ |
| Nft Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Snaps Extensibility | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Sig | ✗ | ✗ |
MetaMask Pricing
MetaMask
Free
Free
- ✓All EVM chains
- ✓Hardware wallet support
- ✓MetaMask Snaps
- ✓In-app swap (0.875% fee)
- ✓NFT support
MetaMask
MetaMask Institutional
Custom
- ✓MPC custody
- ✓Multi-approver workflows
- ✓DeFi integrations
- ✓Audit trail
- ✓Compliance reporting
Frame Pricing
Frame
Free
Free
- ✓Desktop-native wallet
- ✓Connects to any browser/tool
- ✓Strong hardware-wallet support
- ✓Custom RPC + privacy controls
- ✓Open-source
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
MetaMask is the better pick if you need universal dapp compatibility — every evm dapp supports metamask first. Frame wins when desktop-native — works with any browser or tool. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.