P2P Exchanges · October 2026
SideSwap alternatives
12 p2p exchanges that do a similar job to SideSwap, ranked by Safety grade. SideSwap itself is graded Privacy 7.7 and Safety 8.0.
SideSwap alternatives in short
SideSwap is graded 7.7 for privacy and 8.0 for safety. The closest p2p exchanges by Safety grade are Bisq (8.0), Komodo Wallet (8.0), Haveno (7.3). 7 of the 12 alternatives listed here have terms that rule out ID checks entirely.
Services like SideSwap
| # | Service | KYC | Privacy | Safety | Evidence | Accepts | Incidents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | BTCXMR | |
| 02 |  Komodo Wallet No account needed Never holds your funds Open source Open-source multi-coin wallet with a built-in peer-to-peer atomic swap order book | Never KYC 0 | 8.5 | 8.0 | Docs reviewed | BTCLTCDOGE +6 | |
| 03 |  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 | XMRBTCETH | |
| 04 |  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 | BTC | |
| 05 |  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 | USDCETHSOL +2 | |
| 06 |  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 | BTC | |
| 07 |  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 | BTC | |
| 08 |  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 | XMRBTCETH +5 | |
| 09 |  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 | BTCXMRLTC +3 | |
| 10 |  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 | USDTUSDCDAI | |
| 11 |  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 | BTC | |
| 12 |  lnp2pBot No account needed Open source Telegram bot for P2P bitcoin trades settled over Lightning | Never KYC 0 | 8.2 | 5.8 | Docs reviewed | BTC |
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Questions
Why look for an alternative to SideSwap?
Common reasons are a held transaction, a change in terms, missing coins or payment methods, or simply wanting a second option. SideSwap currently has 0 incidents on record.
What is the best alternative to SideSwap?
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.