Best crypto exchanges, scored by one method
Updated 11 September 2026 · compiled by the editorial team from the services' own pages
Seven services that let you swap crypto, scored on five things people actually get burned by: whether an account is required, whether the rate can be locked, how many networks are covered, how support is reached and whether the rules are stated before the transfer. The method is published in full — see how the score is built.
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| # | Service | Score | What you get | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Changellyinstant exchange | 98/100 | no account, fixed rate, wide networks | Read review |
| 2 | ChangeNOWinstant exchange | 98/100 | no account, fixed rate, wide networks | Read review |
| 3 | SwapScopeinstant exchange | 95/100 | no account, fixed rate, wide networks | Open |
| 4 | SimpleSwapinstant exchange | 95/100 | no account, fixed rate, wide networks | Read review |
| 5 | StealthEXinstant exchange | 95/100 | no account, fixed rate, wide networks | Read review |
| 6 | Binanceexchange with accounts | 41/100 | account needed, floating only, wide networks | Read review |
| 7 | Krakenexchange with accounts | 40/100 | account needed, floating only, medium networks | Read review |
Why Changelly is first
Changelly scores 98 of 100: no account to open, a fixed rate available before the transfer and wide network coverage, including the cheap ones. That is what the method weighs highest — not the size of the brand.
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How the score is built
| Criterion | Weight | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| No account needed | 30 | A swap that needs no sign-up leaves no balance to freeze. |
| Fixed rate available | 25 | A locked quote protects the payout when the network is slow. |
| Networks covered | 20 | Cheap networks (TRC-20, BEP-20) decide the final amount. |
| Support reachable | 15 | A stuck transfer is resolved by people, not by a status page. |
| Rules stated up front | 10 | AML and limits said before the transfer, not after. |
| Coins supported | 8 | A pair that is not listed cannot be swapped at any rate. |
| Years in operation | 6 | A service that survived two market cycles has a track record. |
A service that publishes no number is not given an invented one: the table compares what can be checked.