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# LNbits Funding Sources Comparison Table
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LNbits can use a number of different Lightning Network funding source.
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There may be trade-offs between the funding sources used, for example funding LNbits using Strike requires the user to KYC themselves and has some
privacy compromises versus running your own LND node. However the technical barrier to entry of using Strike is lower than using LND.
# Backend Wallet Comparison Table
The table below offers a comparison of the different Lightning Network funding sources that can be used with LNbits.
LNbits lets you choose **how your wallets are funded** — from fully self-custodial nodes to simple hosted services. You can switch the funding source **without touching your apps, users, or extensions**. That means you can start fast, learn, and later upgrade to more control and privacy when you are ready.
**Why this matters**
- **Flexibility:** Pick the backend that fits your skills and constraints today, change it later with minimal friction.
- **Speed to ship:** Use a hosted option to get live quickly; move to a node when you need more control.
- **Scalability:** Match cost and maintenance to your stage — from hobby to production.
- **Privacy and compliance:** Choose between self-custody and provider-managed options depending on your requirements.
Below is a side-by-side comparison of Lightning funding sources you can use with LNbits.
> [!NOTE]
> “Backend Wallet” and “Funding Source” mean the same thing — the wallet or service that funds your LNbits.
## LNbits Lightning Network Funding Sources Comparison Table
| **Funding Source** | **Custodial Type** | **KYC Required** | **Technical Knowledge Needed** | **Node Hosting Required** | **Privacy Level** | **Liquidity Management** | **Ease of Setup** | **Maintenance Effort** | **Cost Implications** | **Scalability** | **Notes** |
| -------------------------- | ------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | --------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- |
| LND (gRPC) | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | gRPC interface for LND; suitable for advanced integrations. |
| CoreLightning (CLN) | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | Requires setting up and managing your own CLN node. |
| Phoenixd | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | Medium | Automatic | Moderate | Low | Minimal fees | Medium | Mobile wallet backend; suitable for mobile integrations. |
| Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC) | Custodial | Depends on provider | Low | ❌ | Variable | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | May incur fees | Medium | Connects via Nostr protocol; depends on provider's policies. |
| Boltz | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | Medium | Provider-managed | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal fees | Medium | Uses submarine swaps; connects to Boltz client. |
| LND (REST) | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | REST interface for LND; suitable for web integrations. |
| CoreLightning REST | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | REST interface for CLN; suitable for web integrations. |
| LNbits (another instance) | Custodial | Depends on host | Low | ❌ | Variable | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | May incur hosting fees | Medium | Connects to another LNbits instance; depends on host's policies. |
| Alby | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Browser extension wallet; suitable for web users. |
| Breez SDK | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | High | Automatic | Moderate | Low | Minimal fees | Medium | SDK for integrating Breez wallet functionalities. |
| OpenNode | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; suitable for merchants. |
| Blink | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; focuses on mobile integrations. |
| ZBD | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Gaming-focused payment platform. |
| Spark (CLN) | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | Web interface for CLN; requires Spark server setup. |
| Cliche Wallet | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | Medium | Manual | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal fees | Medium | Lightweight wallet; suitable for embedded systems. |
| Strike | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; suitable for quick setups. |
| LNPay | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; suitable for quick setups. |
| **Funding Source** | **Custodial Type** | **KYC Required** | **Technical Knowledge Needed** | **Node Hosting Required** | **Privacy Level** | **Liquidity Management** | **Ease of Setup** | **Maintenance Effort** | **Cost Implications** | **Scalability** | **Notes** |
| ------------------------------ | ------------------------ | ------------------- | ------------------------------ | ------------------------- | ----------------- | ------------------------ | ----------------- | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------- | --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **LND (gRPC)** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | gRPC interface for LND; suitable for advanced integrations. |
| **CoreLightning (CLN)** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | Requires setting up and managing your own CLN node. |
| **Phoenixd** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | Medium | Automatic | Moderate | Low | Minimal fees | Medium | Mobile wallet backend; suitable for mobile integrations. |
| **Nostr Wallet Connect (NWC)** | Custodial | Depends on provider | Low | ❌ | Variable | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | May incur fees | Medium | Connects via Nostr protocol; depends on provider's policies. |
| **Boltz** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | Medium | Provider-managed | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal fees | Medium | Uses submarine swaps; connects to Boltz client. |
| **LND (REST)** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | REST interface for LND; suitable for web integrations. |
| **CoreLightning REST** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | REST interface for CLN; suitable for web integrations. |
| **LNbits (another instance)** | Custodial | Depends on host | Low | ❌ | Variable | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | May incur hosting fees | Medium | Connects to another LNbits instance; depends on host's policies. |
| **Alby** | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Browser extension wallet; suitable for web users. |
| **Breez SDK** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | High | Automatic | Moderate | Low | Minimal fees | Medium | SDK for integrating Breez wallet functionalities. |
| **OpenNode** | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; suitable for merchants. |
| **Blink** | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; focuses on mobile integrations. |
| **ZBD** | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Gaming-focused payment platform. |
| **Spark (CLN)** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | Web interface for CLN; requires Spark server setup. |
| **Cliche Wallet** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Medium | ❌ | Medium | Manual | Moderate | Moderate | Minimal fees | Medium | Lightweight wallet; suitable for embedded systems. |
| **Strike** | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; suitable for quick setups. |
| **LNPay** | Custodial | ✅ | Low | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Easy | Low | Transaction fees apply | Medium | Third-party service; suitable for quick setups. |
| **Eclair (ACINQ)** | Self-custodial | ❌ | Higher | ✅ | High | Manual | Moderate | High | Infrastructure cost and channel opening fees | High | Connects via API; you run and manage your Eclair node. |
| **LN.tips** | Custodial/Self-Custodial | Depends on provider | Medium | ❌ | Low | Provider-managed | Moderate | Low | Transaction fees may apply | Medium | Simple hosted service; use LN.tips API as your backend. |
| **Fake Wallet** | Testing (simulated) | ❌ | Low | ❌ | N/A | N/A | Easy | Low | None (test only) | N/A | For testing only; mints accounting units in LNbits (no real sats, unit name configurable). |
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### Notes for readers
- These are typical characteristics; your exact experience may vary by configuration and provider policy.
- Pick based on your constraints: compliance (KYC), privacy, ops effort, and time-to-ship.
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## Additional Guides
- **[Admin UI](./admin_ui.md)** — Manage server settings via a clean UI (avoid editing `.env` by hand).
- **[User Roles](./User_Roles.md)** — Quick Overview of existing Roles in LNBits.
- **[Funding sources](./funding-sources_table.md)** — What’s available and how to enable/configure each.
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