SimpleSwap vs StealthEX
The main differences: SimpleSwap lists 2,800+ assets, holds a fixed rate for 20 min and states its fee as from 0.2%, built into the quoted rate; StealthEX lists 2,000+ assets and holds a fixed rate for usually 15 to 30 min.
Side by side
| Field |  SimpleSwap |  StealthEX |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Self-custodial multi-source swap aggregator | Instant exchange |
| Operating since | 2018 | 2018 |
| Custody | One model: wallet-to-wallet, no long-term user balances | Non-custodial |
| Assets listed | 2,800+ | 2,000+ |
| Fixed-rate window | 20 min | Usually 15 to 30 min |
| Fee, as stated | From 0.2%, built into the quoted rate | Fixed fee per swap, no % published |
| Minimum swap | Set per pair; as low as $0.50 equivalent on some assets | Usually $10 to $20 |
| KYC | Fiat, optional verification, compliance cases | Large or flagged swaps; card purchases via partner |
| Monero (XMR) | Yes | Yes |
| Fiat on-ramp | Via Mercuryo, Simplex, Guardarian and others | Card purchases via partners |
| Swap time | Under 1 min on fast chains; 10–30 min on BTC and ETH; 1–60 min for all pairs (FAQ) | 5 to 30 min |
| Trustpilot | 4.2 (2,650) | 4.0 (445) |
Fixed-rate window: how long the quoted rate is held after you create the order.
What each one offers
SimpleSwap
- Routes one order across several liquidity sources
- Fixed rate held for 20 min
- 2,800+ assets listed
- Fee from 0.2%, built into the quoted rate
StealthEX
- Fixed rate held for usually 15 to 30 min
- 2,000+ assets listed
- No upper limit on swap amounts
- A floating swap fails if the rate moves more than 5%
Both support Monero (XMR) and offer a fiat on-ramp via partners.