Binance0.10% maker/taker (discounts with BNB)
- Published fee
- 0.10% maker/taker (discounts with BNB)
- Minimum deposit
- 10 $
- Spread figure
- Trading fee 0.10% maker/taker (spot, 0.075% with BNB discount)
Broker comparison
Binance vs.
KuCoin
Which broker fits your needs?
Platforms, products and fees side by side.
Checked on 22 October 2026
See comparisonBinance
KuCoinVS
Summary
Your goal decides
Binance has a higher rating of 4.3/5 compared to KuCoin (4/5). The minimum deposit is lower at KuCoin with 0 $. Oversight: Binance: Various; KuCoin: Various. Binance: No. KuCoin: No.
BinanceWorld's largest crypto exchange with comprehensive ecosystem
KuCoinCrypto exchange with wide altcoin selection and trading bots
At a glance
The key differences
| Criterion | Binance | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Binance Web, Binance App, Binance Desktop | KuCoin Web, KuCoin App |
| Product types | Crypto, Futures, Staking, Launchpad, NFTs | Crypto, Futures, Staking, Lending, Trading Bots |
| Options trading | No | No |
| Fee model | 0.10% maker/taker (discounts with BNB) | 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker (discounts with KCS) |
| Minimum deposit | 10 $ | 0 $ |
| Regulation | Various | Various |
| More information | Details | Details |
Platforms
Binance
Binance Web, Binance App, Binance Desktop
KuCoin
KuCoin Web, KuCoin App
Product types
Binance
Crypto, Futures, Staking, Launchpad, NFTs
KuCoin
Crypto, Futures, Staking, Lending, Trading Bots
Options trading
Binance
No
KuCoin
No
Fee model
Binance
0.10% maker/taker (discounts with BNB)
KuCoin
0.10% maker / 0.10% taker (discounts with KCS)
Minimum deposit
Binance
10 $
KuCoin
0 $
Regulation
Binance
Various
KuCoin
Various
Product access and costs depend on market, account and permissions.
Detailed comparison
Comparing fees
Compare total costs, not just the order fee.
BinanceKuCoin0.10% maker / 0.10% taker (discounts with KCS)
- Published fee
- 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker (discounts with KCS)
- Minimum deposit
- 0 $
The relevant costs depend on market, currency, order size and trading style.
Worked out
What does it actually cost?
Typical months at Binance and KuCoin, priced from their published fee schedules. Spreads, FX and exchange fees come on top depending on the venue.
| Scenario | Binance | KuCoin |
|---|---|---|
| One BTC purchase of ≈ €1,000 | 1 USDTSpot regular taker 0.10% × ≈1,000 USDT (0.075% if paid in BNB) | €1KuCoin EU VIP 0 spot taker 0.1% × €1,000 |
| Custody and account fee per year | €0No custody or account fee | €0No custody or account fee |
Checked on 22 October 2026. Prices can change; the current fee schedule is what counts. Sources: binance.com · kucoin.com
Execution quality
Order type, venue and liquidity affect execution.
BinanceCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationKuCoinCheck the provider’s execution policy and available order types for your account.
Provider informationProduct range
BinanceCryptoFuturesStakingLaunchpadNFTs
KuCoinCryptoFuturesStakingLendingTrading Bots
Categories come from broker profiles. Check specific markets and permissions before deciding.
Trading platforms
BinanceBinance Web · Binance App · Binance Desktop
Binance offers a comprehensive web platform, desktop app, and mobile app with professional charting tools, order books, and a wide variety of order types. The platform integrates spot, futures, margin, and P2P trading in one interface. Binance Earn, Launchpad, and the NFT marketplace are directly accessible. The user interface can be overwhelming for beginners but offers a simplified mode for newcomers.
Explore platformKuCoinKuCoin Web · KuCoin App
KuCoin offers the KuCoin Web platform and the KuCoin App. Both provide spot trading with advanced charting (TradingView-based), futures trading with up to 100x leverage, integrated trading bots (Grid, DCA, Smart Rebalance), staking, and lending. The platform supports various order types and offers a comprehensive dashboard for portfolio overview. The API enables automated trading.
Explore platformBinance
Varies by country (local Binance entities); no MiCA-authorised entity
- Supervisor
- No EU supervisor, no MiCA licence
KuCoin
KuCoin EU Exchange GmbH (Austria)
- Supervisor
- FMA Austria (MiCA CASP)
Regulation does not protect against market losses. What counts is the entity you sign the contract with.
Your investor profile
Who might it suit?
BinanceWorld's largest crypto exchange with comprehensive ecosystem
- Largest liquidity worldwide
- Over 350 cryptocurrencies
- Low trading fees
- Regulatory uncertainties in multiple countries
- Platform can be overwhelming
KuCoinCrypto exchange with wide altcoin selection and trading bots
- Over 700 cryptocurrencies
- Integrated trading bots
- No minimum deposit
- Limited regulation
- Not available in the US
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Binance oder KuCoin?
Side by side. Decided with knowledge.
See the differences that matter, and the Academy lessons that explain them.
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Two brokers. Many options. Your call.
Binance and KuCoin do not earn the same way
The table shows what they cost. These lessons show how they earn, which is what the difference is made of.
Who is on the other side?
Whether your order leaves the building or stops at the desk
Open the lesson →Where the price comes from
How several bank quotes become one spread on your screen
Open the lesson →Reading the disclosures
Which entity you actually contract with, and what it committed to
Open the lesson →Your questions
Frequently asked questions
How do fees differ between Binance and KuCoin?
Binance: 0.10% maker/taker (discounts with BNB). KuCoin: 0.10% maker / 0.10% taker (discounts with KCS). Compare total costs for the specific market, product, currency and order size in the current fee schedule.
Which broker offers more products: Binance or KuCoin?
Binance offers Crypto, Futures, Staking, Launchpad, NFTs. KuCoin offers Crypto, Futures, Staking, Lending, Trading Bots.
How are Binance and KuCoin regulated?
The broker profiles list Various for Binance and Various for KuCoin. Your account's contracting entity determines the applicable oversight and protection rules; check its current disclosures.
Is Binance or KuCoin better for beginners?
Binance lists a 10 $ minimum deposit and offers Binance Web, Binance App, Binance Desktop. KuCoin lists 0 $ and offers KuCoin Web, KuCoin App. Compare usability, available products and costs for your intended use.
Binance vs KuCoin: Which broker is better overall?
The choice between Binance (4.3/5, 3500 reviews) and KuCoin (4/5, 1100 reviews) depends on your needs. Binance: World's largest crypto exchange with comprehensive ecosystem. KuCoin: Crypto exchange with wide altcoin selection and trading bots.
Your next step
Your next step
BinanceWorld's largest crypto exchange with comprehensive ecosystem
Open accountRead reviewKuCoinCrypto exchange with wide altcoin selection and trading bots
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Before you pick a broker
The guides worth reading before your first trade, whichever of the two you choose.