Overview
Feather is a free, open-source Monero desktop wallet. It is lightweight — it does not need the full blockchain — and is designed for privacy and speed. It runs on Windows, macOS, Linux and the privacy-focused Tails system.
Features
- Sends and receives Monero with subaddresses and multiple accounts.
- Built-in Tor to hide your IP address.
- Coin control and detailed transaction views.
- Ledger and Trezor hardware wallet support.
- Connect to your own Monero node.
Security
Feather is open source with reproducible builds, so experts can verify the downloads. It has a good reputation in the Monero community and no major incident.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fast, private Monero wallet.
- Tor built in.
- Hardware wallet support and open source.
Cons
- Monero only, desktop only.
- Some features require Monero knowledge.
Who it’s for
Feather is for Monero users on desktop who want privacy without running a full node.
Verdict
Feather is the best lightweight Monero desktop wallet. Simple, private and transparent.