Sujal

If you're new to crypto and still confused about which platform to use in India in 2025
Binance or CoinDCX!?

We tested both platforms by buying $100 (₹8,500) worth of crypto on each and compared them across multiple features: trading fees, product offerings, security, and more. Here's what we found 👇

🔁 Supported Cryptocurrencies

Binance - 500+
CoinDCX - 500+

In this, both offer almost the same number of coins
Now let’s talk about one of the most important things — the fees you have to pay in spot trading.

💰 Trading Fees (Spot)
Binance: Fees on $100 worth of buy & sell on Bitcoin

Coin - BTC (Buy)
Amount Spent (USDT) - $100
Fee (INR) - ₹6.00

Coin - BTC (Sell)
Amount Spent (USDT) - $100
Fee (INR) - ₹6.43

✅ Note:
Fees were not deducted in INR : the amount has been converted from USD to INR for better comparison.

CoinDCX

Coin - BTC (Buy)
Amount Spent - $100
Approx. Fee (in INR) - ₹104

Coin - BTC (Sell)
Amount Spent - $100
Approx. Fee (in INR) - ₹139

📝 Conclusion: Binance has lower fees overall on both buy and sell.

Whether it's advanced crypto features or other facilities, the most important thing is platform security. So let’s now talk about which platform is more secure.

🔐 Platform Security

Security Feature - Binance
2FA ✅
Biometrics ✅ (Passkey)
Authenticator App ✅
Anti-Phishing Code ✅
Emergency Contact ✅
Crypto Withdrawal Password ✅
Backup code ✅

Security Feature: CoinDCX
2FA ✅
Biometrics ✅
Authenticator App ✅
Anti-Phishing Code ❌
Emergency Contact ❌
Crypto Withdrawal Password ✅
Backup code ✅

Conclusion:
Binance has more advanced security features like anti-phishing and emergency contact, but CoinDCX gives better control for beginners with options like withdrawal password and backup code.
Both are secure choices based on what feels easier and safer for you.
So let’s now talk about which platform makes it easier to purchase crypto.

⚡ Ease of Purchasing Crypto

Binance is slightly faster during transactions.CoinDCX has occasional delays in order execution.

No matter how good a platform is, problems can happen anytime. That’s why good customer support is super important. Let’s figure out:

🙋‍♂️ Customer Support

Platform - Binance
Review - Offers fast, live human support within minutes. Very responsive.

Platform - CoinDCX
Review - Mostly bot-driven. No live chat with a human agent. Limited support options.

A good exchange should offer more than just buying and selling. Let’s see what extra features and products both platforms provide.
🧰 Product Offerings

Feature: Binance VS CoinDCX
MegaDrop: ✅ : ❌
Launchpool: ✅ : ❌
Binance Alpha: ✅ : ❌
Copy Trading: ✅ : ❌
Earn: ✅ (Flexible & Locked) : ✅ (Crypto SIP, Earn)

MegaDrop:
New token launch that combines Binance Simple Earn and the Binance Web3 Wallet to provide users with early access to select Web3 projects before they are listed on Binance.

Launchpool: Stake and earn
A Feature on Binance that allows users to earn newly launched tokens simply by staking their existing crypto assets.

Binance Alpha:
You can earn airdrop rewards on Binance Alpha just by trading. Collect Alpha Points in the Alpha section for more points, a bigger airdrop allocation.

Copy Trading:
You can select any profitable trader and copy their trade easily.

Binance Earn
You can lock & stake your crypto for extra interest on your holding

Coindcx
Earn - You can earn interest on crypto through the earn section

Also, you can do SIP in Crypto

When you're using a crypto exchange, small things matter like switching between spot and futures, converting dust, or withdrawing money easily.
And for Indian users, smooth INR deposits and withdrawals are a big deal.
Let’s see which platform gives more flexibility.

🔄 Convert & Withdraw Flexibility

Feature Binance
Spot ↔ Futures: ✅
Convert dust to BNB: ✅
INR Deposit/Withdraw : P2P Only (Safer with new feature)
Withdraw Crypto : ✅
Transfer with no fees: ✅
Deposit/Withdrawal issue :P2P Scam May happen

Feature CoinDCX
Spot ↔ Futures ✅
Convert dust to BNB ❌
INR Deposit/Withdraw ✅ (Direct to bank)
Withdraw Crypto ❌
Transfer with no fees ✅
Deposit/Withdrawal issue: No scam, safe and secure

Binance :
INR Deposit/Withdraw:
There’s a new feature I need to mention — it ensures extra safety.
As you know, Binance no longer supports direct INR deposits
You now have to use P2P or a third-party app.
Binance P2P allows direct INR trades via UPI, Paytm, and Bank Transfers.
And the big thing — it includes the P2Pro Merchant Program,
designed for verified crypto exchanges and local VASPs with corporate accounts on Binance.
P2Pro Merchant Program Benefits:
✔️ Verified, secure, and fast trading✔️ Seamless transactions✔️ Better user experience with high liquidity✔️ Exclusive PRO badge & custom profile✔️ Marketing support & priority customer service

Convert & Swap
1- No fees required to convert from future to spot, or spot to future
2- There are no fees required to convert your small amount into BNB
3- You can swap from spot to Future in other pairs

CoinDCX:
1- You can not convert your coin at zero fees
2- Simple INR deposit and withdrawal in Indian bank account
3- You can not withdraw your crypto to another exchange, there is no such option

✅ Final Verdict

Feature: Winner
Supported Cryptos : Both
Trading Fees: Binance
Platform Security: Binance
Ease of Use: Binance
Customer Support: Binance
Product Offerings: Binance
INR Deposit/Withdraw: CoinDCX
Crypto Withdraw: Binance

While CoinDCX offers ease of fiat transactions and is beginner-friendly for Indian banks, Binance leads with more features, lower fees, stronger security, and better earning opportunities.

📌 Note: This review is based on real testing. We actually bought, sold $100 worth of crypto on both platforms to compare them. No bias, just honest, hands-on results.