Engram vs Stargate Dero Wallet
Both Engram and Stargate are non-custodial Dero wallets. Here's how they compare and which one to pick.
| Feature | Engram | Stargate |
|---|---|---|
| Custody | Self-custody | Self-custody |
| Maintained by | Dero Foundation (official) | Community fork |
| Encryption | AES-256 local | AES-256 local |
| Platforms | Win / macOS / Linux | Win / Linux |
| Built-in modules | Identity, Cyberdeck, Datapad, Asset Explorer, Services | Basic send/receive |
| Active development | Yes — current v0.5.0 | Less frequent updates |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
When to choose Engram
If you want the official, actively-maintained Dero wallet with the full feature set (Identity names, Cyberdeck dApp connections, Datapad encrypted notes, Asset Explorer), choose Engram.
When to choose Stargate
Stargate is a lightweight community alternative for users who only need basic send/receive functionality. For anything beyond that, Engram is the recommended path.
Verdict
For most users, Engram is the better choice — it's the official Dero Foundation wallet, has the broadest feature set, and ships frequent updates.
Try the official Dero wallet
Download Engram WalletFor a deeper dive, see the Engram Wallet security architecture, the wallet module documentation, and is Engram Wallet safe?.