CoinJar
6.9
Trust Score™
VS
CoinSpot
7.9
Trust Score™
🏆 CoinSpot takes the higher Trust Score™ · CoinJar wins 1 categories, CoinSpot wins 10. CoinSpot lists more coins.

Overview

CoinJarCoinSpot
Trust Score™ / 10 6.9 7.9
Status Operating normally Operating normally
Founded 2013 (13 yrs) 2013 (13 yrs)
Headquarters Melbourne, Australia (also UK) Melbourne, Australia

Regulation

CoinJarCoinSpot
AUSTRAC registered
AFSL held

Fees

CoinJarCoinSpot
Maker fee 0.1% 0.1%
Taker fee 0.1% 0.1%
Instant buy 1% 1%
AUD deposit PayID, Bank transfer PayID, BPAY, Direct deposit, Cash (Blueshyft)
Deposit fee Free Free

Assets

CoinJarCoinSpot
Coins listed 68+ 500+
Staking
NFTs

Security & health

CoinJarCoinSpot
Security incidents 0 1
Proof of reserves
Insurance / fund
Cold storage
Two-factor auth

Support & platforms

CoinJarCoinSpot
AU-based support
Support hours Email/ticket (no live chat) 7 days/week
Channels email chat, email
Apps Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android

Trust Score™ pillar by pillar

PillarCoinJarCoinSpot
Security 7.0 7.0
Regulation 7.0 8.0
Transparency 6.0 7.0
Fees 7.0 8.0
Company stability 8.0 9.0
Liquidity 6.0 8.0
Customer support 6.0 8.0
User experience 8.0 9.0

Who should choose which?

CoinJar

Best if you want card, beginners, bundles.

Read CoinJar review →
CoinSpot

Best if you want beginners, smsf, staking. Wider coin selection.

Read CoinSpot review →

CoinJar vs CoinSpot — FAQ

Is CoinJar or CoinSpot better?

On our Trust Score, CoinSpot edges it (6.9 vs 7.9). Across the full comparison CoinJar wins 1 categories and CoinSpot wins 10. But "better" depends on what you need — CoinSpot lists more coins, and regulation, support and app quality may matter more to you than the headline score.

Which is cheaper, CoinJar or CoinSpot?

Their market (maker) fees are the same (0.1%). The real difference usually comes down to spreads and deposit methods — using a market order and free PayID/bank deposits keeps costs down on either.

Are CoinJar and CoinSpot safe and regulated in Australia?

CoinJar is registered with AUSTRAC and CoinSpot is registered with AUSTRAC. AUSTRAC registration is a legal requirement for AUD trading and covers anti-money-laundering, not consumer protection. CoinJar has recorded 0 security incidents and CoinSpot 1. Neither is covered by a government guarantee, so use 2FA and self-custody for long-term holdings.

Can I use both CoinJar and CoinSpot?

Yes — many Australians keep accounts on more than one exchange, for example to access different coins, compare prices, or spread counterparty risk. Just remember each account is a separate KYC signup, and every disposal (including moving between platforms via a sale) can be a taxable event.

Comparison generated from our verified data and reviewed editorially. General information only — not financial advice.