The best alternatives to Primal

Damus is a decentralized social networking app built on the Nostr protocol, giving users full control over their data, identity, and speech. Available on iOS, Android, and desktop, it requires no phone number or email to register and features built-in Bitcoin & Lightning tipping (zaps) for creators — no ads, no addictive algorithms, and no censorship.

Alby provides open-source Bitcoin Lightning wallets and tools for using bitcoin as everyday money. Their ecosystem includes Alby Hub (self-custodial wallet), Alby Cloud, browser extension, mobile app, and developer SDKs — all designed for seamless payments online, in apps, and in person.

Strike is an all-in-one Bitcoin platform that lets you buy, sell, send, and receive bitcoin with ultra-low fees. It uses the Lightning Network for instant, near-zero-cost global payments. Features include no-fee recurring purchases, target orders, free on-chain withdrawals to cold storage, bill pay from bitcoin or cash balances, and global money transfers.

Muun is a self-custodial Bitcoin and Lightning Network wallet that combines on-chain and off-chain payments into a single balance. It features a unique 2-of-2 multi-signature architecture with an Emergency Kit recovery system, mempool-based fee estimation to minimize costs, and support for both Lightning instant payments and on-chain transactions from one unified interface.

Wallet of Satoshi is a Bitcoin and Lightning wallet for iOS and Android designed for simplicity. It enables instant Lightning payments via QR scan, on-chain Bitcoin transactions, and in-app Bitcoin purchases in supported regions, with both custodial and self-custodial modes.

Pouch is a BSP-licensed Bitcoin wallet in the Philippines that lets you buy, hold, and transact Bitcoin with full self-custody. Leveraging the Lightning Network, it offers instant payments and low-cost global remittances for Filipinos.

Mt Pelerin is a Swiss-regulated crypto platform that enables users to buy, sell, swap, and bridge 30+ cryptocurrencies across 15 blockchains via its self-custodial Bridge Wallet. It offers a personal IBAN, bill payments with crypto, OTC brokerage, Lombard loans, and fiat withdrawals in 18 currencies — all while keeping full control of private keys.

Phoenix is a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet built by ACINQ that runs natively on the Lightning Network, enabling fast and cheap payments while keeping you in full control of your private keys.

Breez builds SDKs that let developers integrate instant, non-custodial bitcoin into any app or service. With the Breez SDK, apps can add Lightning-fast bitcoin payments, stablecoins, and value transfer features without third-party dependencies, enabling value to move as freely as information.

Fountain is a podcast and music streaming app that enables listeners to directly support their favorite creators through Bitcoin Lightning payments. Available on iOS and Android, it combines podcast hosting, community features, and built-in monetization tools including Zaps, streaming payments, and subscriptions.