KuCoin vs BitMEX vs Robinhood

Build an ecosystem optimized for your goals while opening up new revenue streams.

Comparison Summary

KuCoin, BitMEX and Robinhood each address unique challenges in the web3 ecosystem, offering complementary strengths for builders. A comprehensive set of SDKs for integrating with KuCoin's spot, futures, and broker trading APIs across multiple programming languages. BitMEX is a cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform offering deep liquidity, pro trading tools, and the invention of the perpetual swap. Commission-free trading platform for stocks, options, crypto, and more with advanced tools and fractional shares. Together, these tools serve different but overlapping user needs, making them valuable components in a modern web3 development stack.

	KuCoin // Crypto Trading Tools	BitMEX // Crypto Trading Tools	Robinhood // Crypto Trading Tools // Crypto Exchanges // Trading Tools
At a Glance
Composability
Cross-Chain
Customizability
Developer Support
Ease of Integration
Performance
Key Features
Core Capabilities	Comprehensive API coverage, Authentication and security, Detailed documentation and examples	100+ Derivatives Products, Deep Liquidity and Low Latency, Comprehensive API Access	Real-Time Market Data, Crypto Trading 24/7, Expert-Managed Portfolios, Mobile-First Interface, Banking and Spending Accounts
Chain Support	+69	+9	+36
Best For	DeFi Developers, Financial Institutions	Financial Institutions, DeFi Developers	Financial Institutions, DeFi Developers
Pricing
Free Tier	Free	Standard	Free
Paid Features	—	—	1 paid tiers
Custom Plans	—	—	—