Feather Wallet
Feather Wallet is a lightweight desktop Monero wallet that connects to remote nodes instead of downloading the full blockchain. It is the most popular desktop alternative to the official Monero GUI for users who do not want to run a full node.
At a glance
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Coins | XMR |
| Self-custody | Yes |
| Open source | Yes |
| Developer | Feather community (pseudonymous lead developer) |
Strengths
- Tor support built in for IP-level privacy
- Fast sync without downloading the full blockchain
- Advanced features: coin control, subaddresses, offline signing
- Portable binary with no installer required
Weaknesses
- Monero only. No ZEC or multi-coin support
- Desktop only. No mobile version
- Pseudonymous developer may concern some users
Privacy
Feather connects to remote nodes over Tor by default on supported platforms. This hides your IP address from the node operator. You can also configure a custom node or connect through I2P. The wallet does not phone home or collect telemetry.
Notes
Feather is a good choice for users who want desktop Monero without the disk space and sync time of a full node. Power users who want maximum privacy should consider running their own node and pointing Feather at it. Feather also supports Trezor hardware wallet integration on Safe 5, Safe 3, and Model T.