Inqud vs Kraken

Inqud

Strengths

• +Intuitive dashboard and clean UI for managing crypto and fiat balances
• +Developer-friendly onboarding with drop-in widgets, hosted checkouts and REST APIs
• +Sandbox testing environments enable fast go-to-market (1–3 business days)
• +Wide multi-chain and multi-currency support (BTC, ETH, USDT, USDC, TRX, SOL, Arbitrum, Optimism, etc.)
• +Fiat-to-crypto on-ramp and off-ramp capabilities
• +Automated recurring crypto subscription billing
• +Dedicated account managers and responsive technical support
• +Stable processing, rapid transaction speeds and non-custodial settlement workflows
• +0% internal transfer fees between platform accounts and no recurring monthly fees

Limitations

• −Lack of publicly published pricing tables, quote-based model only
• −Sales-gated onboarding and enterprise-focused contracting structure
• −Geographical and regulatory restrictions limit availability in certain jurisdictions

Kraken

Strengths

• +High liquidity across major trading pairs
• +Strong security measures including cold storage
• +Transparent Proof of Reserves
• +Competitive fee structure for high-volume traders

Limitations

• −Complex fee structure for beginners
• −Limited customer support responsiveness
• −No default EU data residency
• −No public sub-processor list

Inqud

• Pay-as-you-go (Volume-based) 0 $/month No monthly fees, no setup costsFree sandbox environment for testing · Volume-tiered transaction fees from 1.00% down to 0.50% · High-risk merchant rates start from 1.5%

Custom quotes required for enterprise and high-risk verticals. Rates vary by volume tier and payment method.

Kraken

• Standard Account Free No subscriptionNo account opening or maintenance fees · 1% trading fee + spread for Buy/Sell/Convert
• Kraken+ $4.99 MonthlyWaives trading fees on up to $10,000/month of eligible orders · Spreads and payment-processing fees may apply
• Kraken Pro On request Per tradeTiered maker/taker fees · Base tier: 0.40% maker / 0.80% taker · Varies by volume and asset
• DEX Trading 1% Per swapGasless swaps · Flat 100 bps fee

Fees vary by product, volume, and payment method. Institutional and high-volume pricing available on request.

Inqud

Crypto Acquiring & Payment Gateway

Accept digital currencies with instant or near-instant settlement, Dynamic and static cryptocurrency deposit addresses, Auto-conversion to fiat (EUR) or crypto, Zero chargeback risk on confirmed blockchain payments

Checkout & Integration

Embeddable JavaScript/iFrame Crypto Widget, Hosted/redirect checkout page, Direct host-to-host REST API, White-label configurations without vendor branding

Recurring Crypto Payments

Automated subscription billing infrastructure, Non-custodial Web3 wallet connections, Recurring Payments SDK for fixed or floating fees, Support for weekly, monthly, and annual billing cycles

Fiat-to-Crypto On/Off-Ramp

Buy crypto via Visa, Mastercard, SEPA, bank wire, Non-custodial direct-to-wallet settlement, Multi-provider cascade smart routing for failed payments, Available in 150+ countries

OTC Trading & High-Volume Solutions

Dedicated OTC desk for institutional clients, Execution of large trades off public order books, Risk-adjusted rates and direct treasury integration

Kraken

Trading

Spot trading, Margin trading, Futures trading, Multiple order types

Institutional Services

Multi-venue liquidity, Post-trade net settlement, Desk-managed execution, Programmatic pricing

Security & Compliance

Proof of Reserves, Cold storage for assets, ISO 27001 certified, SOC 2 Type I & II audits

Integrations

TradingView for charting, CoinTracker for taxes, Koinly for taxes, 3Commas for bots