OKX vs KuCoin: which is better? Comparison 2026
By our public methodology OKX scores 73 out of 100 and KuCoin scores 70. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.
Score breakdown
| OKX | KuCoin | |
|---|---|---|
| Safety and protection of funds | 89 | 67 |
| Fees | 90 | 89 |
| Choice of assets and currencies | 54 | 67 |
| User reputation | 72 | 69 |
| Transparency | 0 | 45 |
Pros and cons
OKX
- Low base spot trading fee
- Licensed under EU MiCA (ESMA register) or by New York's NYDFS
- Wide choice of cryptoassets
- Publishes proof of reserves
KuCoin
- Low base spot trading fee
- Licensed under EU MiCA (ESMA register) or by New York's NYDFS
- Wide choice of cryptoassets
- Publishes proof of reserves
Facts side by side
| Fact | OKX | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Financial regulator licence | Yes okx.com | Yes kucoin.com |
| Proof of reserves | Yes okx.com | Yes kucoin.com |
| Cold storage of customer funds | Yes okx.com | Not verified |
| Hardware security keys / passkeys | Yes okx.com | Not verified |
| Taker fee (spot, base tier) | 0.1% okx.com | 0.1% kucoin.com |
| Maker fee (spot, base tier) | 0.1% okx.com | 0.1% kucoin.com |
| Cryptoassets | 270 okx.com | 1,000 kucoin.com |
| App Store rating | 4.6★ itunes.apple.com | 4.6★ itunes.apple.com |
| App Store ratings | 22,959 itunes.apple.com | 4,393 itunes.apple.com |
| Founded | Not verified | 2017 kucoin.com |
| EU MiCA or New York licence | Yes esma.europa.eu | Yes esma.europa.eu |