Kraken vs OKX

Same rows for both. Country for the register status: Germany. Register checked 13 Nov 2026.

KrakenKraken Pro

74 / 100

Beginner score
75ahead
Trader score
61ahead
Holder score
85ahead
Register status in Germany
MiCA register · passportedPayward Europe Solutions Limited · Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
Proof of reserves
independent accountant · report 30 Sept 2026ahead
Taker fee, entry tier
0.80 %
Maker fee, entry tier
0.40 %
Volume tiers published
17 tiers, down to 0.05 % taker
Deposit methods confirmed
SEPA, Card, PayPalahead

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OKXSpot (EEA)

60 / 100

Beginner score
50
Trader score
59
Holder score
71
Register status in Germany
MiCA register · passportedOKX Europe Limited · Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)
Proof of reserves
Monthly · no auditor named
Taker fee, entry tier
0.35 %ahead
Maker fee, entry tier
0.20 %
Volume tiers published
not verified
Deposit methods confirmed
not verified

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Where they differ

Proof of reservesKraken 100 · OKX 80
FeesKraken 47 · OKX 77
Deposit methodsKraken 100 · OKX 0

Upper bar Kraken, lower bar OKX. Each criterion 0–100; not verified = 0. Formula

FAQ

Which is ranked higher, Kraken or OKX?

Kraken has the higher overall score (74 against 60), for Germany as the country. The score counts only verified facts; it is not a recommendation.

Are Kraken and OKX in the MiCA register?

Payward Europe Solutions Limited is listed in the ESMA interim MiCA register as a crypto-asset service provider, home member state Ireland, competent authority Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), authorisation or notification dated 25 Jun 2025 (checked 13 Nov 2026). Germany is named among the member states in which it provides services. OKX Europe Limited is listed in the ESMA interim MiCA register as a crypto-asset service provider, home member state Malta, competent authority Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), authorisation or notification dated 27 Jan 2025 (checked 13 Nov 2026). Germany is named among the member states in which it provides services.

Which one is cheaper for a purchase?

This page shows the published fee tiers. The total cost of a purchase including spread, deposit and withdrawal is calculated on comparecryptofees.xyz.