Verdict
Higher trust score: Hodl Hodl
Based on our trust scoring, Hodl Hodl comes out ahead of DFX Swiss (8.9 vs 7.4). The gap reflects differences in KYC stance, custody model and operational track record.
Note: Scores are our independent assessment. Both services have valid use cases — read each detail page before deciding.
Score breakdown
Overall /10
DFX Swiss
7.4
Good
Hodl Hodl
8.9
Good
Privacy /100
DFX Swiss
58
Average
Hodl Hodl
100
Good
Trust /100
DFX Swiss
87
Good
Hodl Hodl
88
Good
Side by side
KYC level
L3Tiered
L1Anonymous
Tagline
Swiss non-custodial fiat on/off-ramp by DFX AG (Zug, 2021) — SEPA/SWIFT to 80+ cryptos, no KYC up to 1000 CHF/day, crypto goes directly to your wallet. Open-source API, Swiss SRO license.
Non-custodial P2P Bitcoin marketplace with 2-of-3 multisig escrow, running since 2016 — 100+ fiat currencies, 300+ payment methods, 0.5-0.6% fees. Email required but no ID; US not served.
Jurisdiction
Switzerland (DFX AG, Zug)
United Kingdom (Hodlex Ltd)
Founded
2021
2016
Tor / .onion
No
No
Categories
Exchange, Indie exchange
Exchange, P2P
Feature comparison 10
DFX Swiss
Hodl Hodl
Bitcoin (BTC)
Cash
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Non-custodial
Open source
Peer-to-peer
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Accepts fiat
Mobile app
—
Web app
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Available worldwide
Requires email
Read the full reviews
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