Overview
Sparrow is a Bitcoin desktop wallet released in 2020 by developer Craig Raw. It has become the favourite tool of serious Bitcoin holders for managing hardware wallets and multisig, thanks to its clear, detailed view of every transaction. It is free and open source.
Features
- Full coin control: see each UTXO (coin), label it and choose which ones to spend.
- Multisig setup and spending with hardware wallets.
- Supports Coldcard, Trezor, Ledger, BitBox02, Keystone, Jade, Passport and more — including air-gapped signing via QR codes or SD cards.
- Connect to a public server, your own Electrum server, or your Bitcoin Core node.
- Built-in Tor support and privacy tools such as PayJoin.
Security
Sparrow is open source, signed releases can be verified, and it is designed so you can use it as a watch-only interface while keys stay on a hardware wallet. No major security incident has been reported.
Pros and cons
Pros
- The best desktop tool for Bitcoin hardware wallets and multisig.
- Excellent privacy and coin control.
- Open source and free.
Cons
- Technical; not for beginners.
- Desktop only, Bitcoin only.
Who it’s for
Sparrow is for Bitcoin holders who use hardware wallets and want full control and privacy.
Verdict
Sparrow is the gold standard Bitcoin desktop wallet for advanced users. Pair it with a hardware wallet for a very secure setup.