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WalletConnect uses custom pricing as of July 2026. Contact WalletConnect directly for a personalized quote. Pricing depends on your chosen tier, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: No free tier available

WalletConnect offers 1 pricing tiers: WalletConnect Pay.

WalletConnect uses custom pricing, and hidden costs like implementation and support add to the quoted price as of July 2026. Contact the vendor for a quote. Hidden costs like implementation and support add significantly to the total. Key hidden costs: infrastructure & node dependency costs, multi-chain & cross-chain complexity, security audits & monitoring. Verified from 1 sources by CostBench.

Hidden Costs Breakdown

1

Infrastructure & Node Dependency Costs

high implementation

Ongoing node infrastructure costs for EVM and Solana nodes can range from $500 to $3,000 per month, with additional API costs increasing with user base expansion.

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Working with RPC providers like Alchemy or Infura also incurs additional API costs that increase with user base expansion.

2

Multi-Chain & Cross-Chain Complexity

medium implementation

Expanding support to additional blockchains adds operational complexity and cost due to differing node architectures, fee models, and upgrade cycles.

industry

Multi-Chain & Cross-Chain Complexity Costs: Expanding support to additional blockchains, while seemingly straightforward, adds operational complexity and cost due to differing node architectures, fee models, and upgrade cycles.

3

Security Audits & Monitoring

critical implementation

Regular security audits for mobile wallets typically cost between $15,000 and $40,000 every 6-12 months, with continuous penetration testing and monitoring also required.

industry

Beyond audits, continuous penetration testing and monitoring are required to protect user assets and maintain trust.

4

Compliance & Regulatory

high compliance

Compliance becomes a significant factor once a wallet is live, requiring ongoing investment.

industry

Compliance & Regulatory Costs: While often overlooked in early stages, compliance becomes a significant factor once a wallet is live, requiring ongoing investment.

5

User Experience & Adoption

medium implementation

Unexpected user drop-offs and poor transaction experiences can force additional investments in improvements to enhance user adoption.

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User Experience & Adoption Costs: Unexpected user drop-offs during onboarding, confusion around gas fees, and poor transaction experiences can force additional investments in improvements to enhance user adoption.

6

Post-Launch Maintenance & Support

high support

Wallets require continuous updates to remain compatible with evolving blockchain protocols, new token standards, and operating system updates, which can drain engineering resources.

industry

WalletConnect, which has historically provided its services for free, is transitioning to a fee economy powered by its native token, WCT.

7

Third-Party APIs and Gas Fees

low addon

Costs for third-party APIs and gas fees for testing or contract deployment on mainnets are hidden expenses.

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Third-Party APIs and Gas Fees: Costs for third-party APIs (e.g., for oracles, identity verification, analytics) and gas fees for testing or contract deployment on mainnets are also hidden expenses.

8

WalletConnect Pay Usage-Based Fees

medium overage

WalletConnect Pay employs a volume-based fee model with transaction fees applied per payment processed, scaling based on monthly volume.

industry

Higher-volume payment service providers (PSPs) and merchants can access lower per-transaction rates.

9

WalletConnect Pay Monthly Minimums

medium overage

WalletConnect Pay has monthly minimums that apply, requiring direct consultation for eligibility details and tailored quotes.

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Monthly Minimums and Specific Terms: WalletConnect Pay has monthly minimums and specific terms that apply, requiring direct consultation with their team for eligibility details and tailored quotes.

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What hidden costs should I budget for with WalletConnect?

Beyond the license fee, budget for: Infrastructure & Node Dependency Costs ($500 to $3,000 per month); Security Audits & Monitoring ($15,000 and $40,000 every 6-12 months). Exact totals depend on your deployment size and negotiated terms.

02 Does WalletConnect charge for implementation?

WalletConnect implementation is not included in the license cost. Ongoing node infrastructure costs for EVM and Solana nodes can range from $500 to $3,000 per month, with additional API costs increasing with user base expansion.. Estimated impact: $500 to $3,000 per month.

03 How much does WalletConnect support cost?

Wallets require continuous updates to remain compatible with evolving blockchain protocols, new token standards, and operating system updates, which can drain engineering resources..

04 Are there overage or storage costs with WalletConnect?

WalletConnect Pay employs a volume-based fee model with transaction fees applied per payment processed, scaling based on monthly volume..

05 What add-ons cost extra with WalletConnect?

Add-on pricing for WalletConnect varies by feature. The sourced cost breakdown above lists any verified add-on costs we have.

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