KuCoin vs Binance

Detailed comparison of KuCoin and Binance - fees, features, security, and more to help you choose the right exchange.

Overview Comparison

Metric KuCoin Binance
Rating 4.2/5 4.8/5
Trust Score 8/10 10/10
Maker Fee 0.1% 0.1%
Taker Fee 0.1% 0.1%
Supported Coins 700+ 350+
Founded 2017 2017
Headquarters Seychelles Cayman Islands
Exchange Type centralized centralized

Features

Feature KuCoin Binance
Spot Trading
Futures Trading
Margin Trading
Staking
NFT Marketplace
Debit Card
P2P Trading

Security

Security Feature KuCoin Binance
Two-Factor Auth
Cold Storage
Insurance Fund
Regulated In Not specified France, Italy, Spain +5
K

KuCoin Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Largest selection of altcoins (700+)
  • Early access to new tokens
  • Low trading fees
  • Trading bot features

Cons

  • No regulatory licenses
  • Was hacked in 2020 (funds recovered)
  • Not available in US officially
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Binance Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Lowest trading fees in the industry (0.1%)
  • Largest selection of cryptocurrencies (350+)
  • Advanced trading features and tools
  • High liquidity for all major pairs

Cons

  • Complex interface may overwhelm beginners
  • Not available in the US (use Binance.US)
  • Customer support can be slow during high volume

Our Verdict

Binance edges out KuCoin with a higher overall rating (4.8 vs 4.2).

Quick Summary

Lower Fees Tie
More Coins KuCoin
Higher Rating Binance
Trust Score Binance