Coinbase remains one of the largest and most widely used cryptocurrency exchanges globally, serving more than 100 million users through both a beginner friendly retail app and a more advanced trading interface. The platform runs two genuinely different fee structures depending on which screen you use, a distinction many users never realize exists, and its Coinbase One subscription tiers continue to offer a fixed price alternative to per trade fees for regular traders. For a look at how Coinbase compares to other major platforms, see our guides to Binance, Kraken, OKX, and Bybit.