Hot wallet
MetaMask vs Rainbow
Same kind of product, two profiles. Affiliate status is not how this page is ordered.
MetaMask
MetaMask is a self-custody wallet aimed at Ethereum and other EVM networks. Network fees are paid to the chain, not to MetaMask. Any in-wallet swap fee was not re-verified, so it is not quoted here.
Rainbow
Rainbow is an Ethereum-focused hot wallet. Fee numbers and the exact network list were not verified, so this profile does not quote them.
Facts
| Fact | MetaMask | Rainbow |
|---|---|---|
| Custody | MetaMask describes the app as self-custodial: you keep control of the money and the keys. Verified 2026-10-26 | Rainbow's site says "Your keys. Your crypto." Verified 2026-10-26 |
| Platforms | MetaMask says the app is free on iOS, Android, and web. Verified 2026-10-26 | — |
| Source | The browser extension's source is published as MetaMask/metamask-extension. Verified 2026-10-26 | — |
MetaMask sources
- Custody
Verified 2026-10-26
MetaMask describes the app as self-custodial: you keep control of the money and the keys.
- Platforms
Verified 2026-10-26
MetaMask says the app is free on iOS, Android, and web.
- Source
Verified 2026-10-26
The browser extension's source is published as MetaMask/metamask-extension.
Rainbow sources
- Custody
Verified 2026-10-26
Rainbow's site says "Your keys. Your crypto."
Order on this site follows published fees. An Affiliate tag does not change it.