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P2P Exchanges · October 2026

OpenMonero alternatives

12 p2p exchanges that do a similar job to OpenMonero, ranked by Safety grade. OpenMonero itself is graded Privacy 6.6 and Safety 2.0.

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OpenMonero alternatives in short

OpenMonero is graded 6.6 for privacy and 2.0 for safety. The closest p2p exchanges by Safety grade are Bisq (8.0), Haveno (7.3), Mostro (7.3). 7 of the 12 alternatives listed here have terms that rule out ID checks entirely.

Services like OpenMonero

Alternatives to OpenMonero
# Service KYC Privacy Safety Evidence
01
Bisq Accepts Monero No account needed Never holds your funds Open source

Open-source desktop P2P exchange for bitcoin with no registration

 Never KYC 0 9.3 8.0 Docs reviewed
02
Haveno Accepts Monero No account needed Never holds your funds Open source

Open-source protocol for non-custodial Monero trading over Tor

 Never KYC 0 9.2 7.3 Docs reviewed
03
Mostro No account needed Never holds your funds Open source

Open-source P2P bitcoin trading protocol over Nostr and Lightning hold invoices

 Never KYC 0 8.9 7.3 Docs reviewed
04
Peer No account needed Never holds your funds Open source

P2P fiat on/off-ramp settling through smart-contract escrow and payment-app proofs

 Not mentioned KYC 1 7.3 7.0 Docs reviewed
05
Vexl Never holds your funds Open source

Mobile app for finding bitcoin trades within your own social network

 Not mentioned KYC 1 6.1 7.0 Docs reviewed
06
Hodl Hodl Never holds your funds

Web-based P2P bitcoin trading with 2-of-3 multisig escrow

 Not mentioned KYC 1 6.0 7.0 Docs reviewed
07
Dawnswap Tor onion address Accepts Monero No account needed Never holds your funds

Independent Haveno network for peer-to-peer Monero trading over Tor

 Never KYC 0 9.7 6.6 Docs reviewed
08
BasicSwap Accepts Monero No account needed Never holds your funds Open source

Self-hosted cross-chain DEX using atomic swaps for Bitcoin, Monero and more

 Never KYC 0 9.2 6.4 Docs reviewed
09
SkipShift No account needed Never holds your funds

Wallet-based peer-to-peer fiat on/off-ramp settled through smart-contract escrow

 Rare KYC 2 6.1 6.4 Docs reviewed
10
Peach Bitcoin No account needed Never holds your funds Open source May ask for ID

Swiss mobile P2P bitcoin app; sell offers restricted since September 2026

 Rare KYC 2 6.5 6.3 Docs reviewed
11
lnp2pBot No account needed Open source

Telegram bot for P2P bitcoin trades settled over Lightning

 Never KYC 0 8.2 5.8 Docs reviewed
12
RoboSats Tor onion address No account needed Open source

Tor-based P2P bitcoin exchange settling over Lightning with robot identities

 Never KYC 0 8.7 5.7 Docs reviewed

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Head to head

OpenMonero vs BisqOpenMonero vs HavenoOpenMonero vs MostroOpenMonero vs PeerOpenMonero vs VexlOpenMonero vs Hodl HodlOpenMonero vs DawnswapOpenMonero vs BasicSwap

OpenMonero: incidents on record

high

Hack or exploit

Reported drain of 112 XMR in July 2026

The directory kycnot.me records that 112 XMR was drained from OpenMonero in July 2026, the most recent of four incidents it lists for the service. The directory keeps the listing in its unreviewed community category with two critical incidents marked as ongoing, and commenters there have called for the service to be blacklisted. Whether the users affected by the July 2026 incident were reimbursed could not be established from the material reviewed.

Unresolved Source: kycnot.me ↗

high

Hack or exploit

Reported loss of about 87 XMR, the first of four recorded incidents

The directory kycnot.me records that about 87 XMR was lost at OpenMonero in June 2025, the first of four security incidents it lists for the service between June 2025 and July 2026; the others involved roughly 40 and 200 XMR. According to that record, the operator attributes around 399 XMR of cumulative losses to a single long-standing bug. Claims that affected users were refunded could not be verified by the directory.

Outcome unknown Source: kycnot.me ↗

Questions

Why look for an alternative to OpenMonero?

Common reasons are a held transaction, a change in terms, missing coins or payment methods, or simply wanting a second option. OpenMonero currently has 2 incidents on record.

What is the best alternative to OpenMonero?

By Safety grade, Bisq (8.0 out of 10, Privacy 9.3). The right choice depends on the coins and payment methods you need, so compare the list.

Are these alternatives no-KYC?

Each one shows its KYC level, from 0 (ID never required) to 4 (mandatory). 10 of the 12 listed are level 0 or 1.