Privy
Privy — Embedded wallet and authentication SDK for Web3 apps supporting social login, email, and multi-wallet connection.
Our Verdict
Best-in-class UX for consumer Web3 apps that want Web2-like onboarding; watch pricing as you scale.
Pros
- Embedded wallets with email, social and wallet login
- Strong progressive onboarding for non-crypto users
- Good SDK ergonomics and React hooks
- Policy engine and MPC-based key management
Cons
- Pricing climbs fast with MAU growth
- Embedded wallet export model has caveats
- Less chain breadth than raw WalletConnect stacks
- Some features gated behind higher tiers
When to Use Privy
Good fit if you need
- Embedded wallet creation via social login for Web3 apps
- Email and SMS-based wallet provisioning for non-crypto users
- Multi-wallet connection management across EVM chains
- OIDC-compatible auth with on-chain identity for dApps
- Mobile-first wallet SDK for React Native Web3 applications
Pricing
Price wrong?Privy Pricing
- Pricing Model
- freemium
- Free Tier
- Yes
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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