Sign inLaunch App
BTC——·ETH——·GOLD——·NVDA——·SPCX——·SP500——·CC——·BTC——·ETH——·GOLD——·NVDA——·SPCX——·SP500——·CC——·
Alternatives · Centralized exchange
Krakenwww.kraken.com · centralized exchange

Best Kraken Alternatives

Alternatives · Centralized exchangewww.kraken.com · centralized exchange KIND Centralized exchange CUSTODY Custodial FOUNDED 2011 Sign-up KYC required Custodial Taker fee 0.26% Max leverage 50x Headquarters United States (San Francisco, California)

Alternatives to Kraken differ most on custody model and identity requirements.

Kraken at a glance
›
Sign-upKYC required Custodial
Taker fee0.26%
Max leverage50x
HeadquartersUnited States (San Francisco, California)
Compare the alternatives
Custody · account · cost

The alternatives, one table

Venue
Sign-up
Taker
Max leverage
Asset classes
Network
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.07%
up to 30x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO
Canton
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.04%
200x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities
BNB Chain
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0%
50x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices
Arbitrum
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.045%
50x
Crypto · Gold & commodities · Indices · FX
Hyperliquid L1
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.025%
100x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX
Starknet
Browser Wallet Non-custodial
0.0001%
100x
Crypto · Stocks · Gold & commodities · Indices · Pre-IPO · FX
Injective
KrakenKraken
KYC required Custodial
0.26%
50x
—
—
Ranks 01–03 · in detail

The leaders, with the drawbacks stated

01
Canborsa
Canton 0.07% per side up to 30x 86 markets Browser Wallet Non-custodial

Stocks, gold, pre-IPO names, crypto and indices in one account.

Sign up ›
02
Aster
BNB Chain TAKER MAX LEV MARKETS

Aster lists 563 perp markets on BNB Chain.

Full review
03
Variational
Arbitrum TAKER MAX LEV MARKETS

Variational lists 559 perp markets on Arbitrum.

Full review
KRAKEN

What custody actually changes

Keys
Custodial: the venue's. Self-custody: yours.
Counterparty
Custodial: the company. Self-custody: the contracts.
Access
An account can be restricted; a signature cannot.
Instrument
Spot is ownership. Everything here is a perpetual.

What custody actually changes

KRAKENWhat custody actually changes
KeysCustodial: the venue's. Self-custody: yours.
CounterpartyCustodial: the company. Self-custody: the contracts.
AccessAn account can be restricted; a signature cannot.
InstrumentSpot is ownership. Everything here is a perpetual.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Kraken charge in maker and taker fees?›

Kraken charges 0.16% maker and 0.26% taker.

How much leverage does Kraken offer?›

Kraken offers up to 50x leverage.

What year did Kraken launch?›

Kraken launched in 2011.

Is Kraken cheaper than Canborsa?›

Kraken charges 0.26% taker; Canborsa charges a flat 0.07% per side (0.14% round trip).

More perp DEX alternatives

More alternatives rankings

Alternatives rankings for other perp DEXes.

Canborsaperp dex · canton›
0.07%taker0.07%maker0.14%round-trip
Max leverage up to 30xBrowser WalletNon-custodial
HTX alternativesexchange · ranking›
0.2%taker0.2%maker0.4%round-trip
Max leverage 200x
KuCoin alternativesexchange · ranking›
0.1%taker0.1%maker0.2%round-trip
Max leverage 10x
Gemini alternativesexchange · ranking›
1.2%taker0.6%maker2.4%round-trip
Max leverage 5x
LBank alternativesexchange · ranking›
0.06%taker0.02%maker0.12%round-trip
Max leverage 500x
Gate.io alternativesexchange · ranking›
0.1%taker0.1%maker0.2%round-trip
Max leverage 30x
MEXC alternativesexchange · ranking›
0.1%taker0.1%maker0.2%round-trip
Max leverage 75x
Deribit alternativesexchange · ranking›
takermakerround-tripMax leverage 50x
More alternatives rankings
CANBORSA · LIVE ON CANTON

Trade on Canborsa

86markets0.07% per side
86 markets · 0.07% per side
Canborsa

Perpetual markets for stocks, gold, indices and pre-IPO names — settled on-chain, no wallet-to-exchange transfers.

Markets
Crypto perpetualsStock perpetualsGold & commoditiesIndex perpetualsAll markets ›
Companies
SpaceXOpenAIAnthropicStripeAll companies ›
Compare
Perp feesFunding ratesNo-KYC platformsCanborsa vs AvantisCanborsa vs OstiumAll comparisons ›
Learn
What is a perpetual?Funding rates explainedAirdrops & pointsAll guides ›
© Canborsa 2026TermsPrivacy