Head-to-head · Updated August 2026
Bitbuy vs Wealthsimple Crypto: Which is Better for Canadians in 2026?
BuyBitcoin.ca Editorial Team
Canadian crypto researchers · methodology
The short answer
Wealthsimple Crypto is the better fit if you already use Wealthsimple for stocks or a TFSA — one app, one tax slip. Bitbuy is meaningfully cheaper (Bitbuy Pro at 0.2% vs Wealthsimple's 1.5% baked-in spread) and offers advanced order types Wealthsimple doesn't.
Feature-by-feature
| Category | Bitbuy | Wealthsimple Crypto |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest fees | ||
| One-account investing | ||
| Advanced trading | ||
| Simplest app | ||
| Coin selection | ||
| Existing Wealthsimple users | ||
| Maker / Taker fee | 0.1% / 0.2% | 1.5% / 1.5% |
| Coins supported | 25+ | 60+ |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 |
Bitbuy — the strengths
- Easy to use
- Canadian focus
- Regulated
Where Bitbuy falls short
- Limited currencies
- Higher fees
Wealthsimple Crypto — the strengths
- Fully regulated CSA platform
- Great for existing Wealthsimple users
- Simple, clean UI
Where Wealthsimple Crypto falls short
- 1.5-2% operations fee
- No advanced trading tools
- Limited advanced order types
Our verdict
Wealthsimple Crypto is the better fit if you already use Wealthsimple for stocks or a TFSA — one app, one tax slip. Bitbuy is meaningfully cheaper (Bitbuy Pro at 0.2% vs Wealthsimple's 1.5% baked-in spread) and offers advanced order types Wealthsimple doesn't.
Still comparing? See our full ranking of the best Canadian crypto exchanges or plug your amount into the fee calculator to see the exact all-in cost.
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