As digital assets become a core component of institutional portfolios, the choice of a custody platform is no longer just a technical decision—it’s a strategic one. Enterprises require a solution that goes beyond basic security, offering scalability, operational transparency, and innovative tools to manage complex workflows. While Fireblocks has gained recognition in the market, Vaultody is setting a new standard by combining advanced MPC security, cost-effective pricing, and cutting-edge features like its proprietary mobile approval application. This detailed comparison explores how Vaultody shines when compared to Fireblocks across security, performance, and operational flexibility, providing enterprises with a smarter, more predictable approach to digital asset custody.

Security Architecture: Advanced Multi-Party Computation (MPC) Frameworks

Vaultody employs Multi-Party Computation (MPC) technology to enhance the security of digital asset custody. MPC splits cryptographic keys into multiple parts stored separately, ensuring no single party has access to the complete key. This approach provides strong security and operational flexibility. Additionally, Vaultody integrates hardware enclaves (Trusted Execution Environments) to create a safe isolated environment for assets, even in the event of compromising the operating system or software stack.

Fireblocks utilizes its proprietary MPC-CMP protocol, which combines MPC technology with hardware-based security modules to protect private keys. While effective, Vaultody’s architecture offers more customization options and flexibility in configuring signing policies, access controls, and approval workflows.

Scalability and Performance: Tailored for Institutional Growth

Vaultody is designed with scalability in mind, offering elastic transaction throughput, optimized API integrations, and a high-availability architecture. These features ensure consistent performance during periods of high activity and accommodate the growing demands of institutional clients. Vaultody also supports rapid onboarding and automated workflows, making it ideal for businesses managing multiple digital assets and accounts.

Fireblocks provides scalable solutions with features like hot, warm, and cold wallets, role-based access control, and workspace compatibility. While highly reliable, certain configurations may require more time and technical resources, particularly when scaling for high-volume institutional use cases.

Cost Efficiency: Maximizing Value for Enterprises

Cost is a key factor when choosing a digital asset custody platform. Vaultody offers competitive pricing models with lower setup and onboarding fees, flexible subscription plans, and reduced transaction and maintenance costs. These efficiencies enable enterprises to secure and manage digital assets without the high total cost of ownership often associated with large-scale infrastructure.

Fireblocks, while comprehensive in features and enterprise-grade services, generally has higher costs due to its extensive infrastructure and proprietary technologies. Organizations looking to balance security and operational efficiency may find Vaultody more cost-effective.

💰 Hidden Fees and Pricing Transparency: Fireblocks vs. Vaultody

Fireblocks advertises a starting price of $699 per month, but this applies only for the first six months, after which the actual cost becomes unclear (as of September 2025). Enterprises are often left uncertain about:

• Post-six-month pricing: Fireblocks does not clearly disclose how fees change after the initial six months, leaving organizations vulnerable to unexpected cost increases.
• Transaction overages: Additional fees for exceeding the monthly transaction limits can quickly accumulate, impacting budgeting.
• Workspace and user surcharges: Extra costs may apply when the number of users or workspaces exceeds the plan, further inflating expenses.
• Embedded wallet charges: Creating multiple wallets can lead to additional hidden fees, which are not clearly outlined upfront.

These factors make Fireblocks’ pricing structure unpredictable and difficult to forecast, which can be a critical issue for enterprises managing high-volume or rapidly scaling crypto custody operations.

In contrast, Vaultody provides a fully transparent and predictable pricing model:

• Clear, fixed subscription tiers: Businesses know exactly what they will pay each month with no surprises.
• No hidden or variable costs: All fees, including transaction, wallet, and workspace costs, are disclosed upfront.
• Scalable and fair: Pricing grows predictably with your usage, avoiding sudden increases that can disrupt budgets.

This transparency in WaaS pricing, crypto custody service pricing, and subscription fees ensures that enterprises can confidently forecast operational costs and avoid the pitfalls of hidden charges, making Vaultody a more reliable and cost-effective choice for long-term digital asset custody.

Vaultody Approver App: Streamlining Transaction Authorization

A standout feature of Vaultody is our Vaultody Approval mobile application, which enhances transaction approval processes:

• Decentralized Approval Workflow: Vaultody Approver enables a distributed approach to authorization, reducing bottlenecks and expediting approvals.
• Enhanced Security Protocols: Multi-layered authentication ensures that only authorized personnel can approve transactions.
• Audit Trail Capabilities: Comprehensive logs of all approval activities facilitate regulatory compliance and internal auditing.

This system distinguishes Vaultody by providing both efficiency and enhanced security for managing enterprise-level transaction approvals.

Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS): Flexible and Developer-Friendly Solutions

Vaultody provides fully customizable Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) solutions, allowing institutions to tailor wallet configurations to meet specific operational and security requirements. Vaultody's APIs enable seamless integration with existing systems, facilitating rapid deployment. The platform also offers robust technical support and documentation to help clients fully leverage WaaS capabilities.

Fireblocks offers WaaS solutions as well, enabling secure custody at scale with MPC technology. Vaultody, however, emphasizes developer-friendly integration, customization, and operational flexibility, providing a more adaptable solution for varied institutional workflows.

Use Case Scenarios: Where Vaultody Excels

Vaultody's platform is particularly well-suited for:

• Institutional Investors: With customizable MPC schemes, granular access controls, and cost-effective pricing models, Vaultody meets the complex needs of institutional clients.
• Crypto Exchanges: Scalable infrastructure and optimized APIs allow exchanges to manage high transaction volumes efficiently.
• DeFi Platforms: WaaS flexibility enables tailored wallet solutions for unique digital asset operations.
• NFT Marketplaces: Broad digital asset support combined with robust security makes Vaultody ideal for NFT platforms managing high-value assets.

These use cases highlight Vaultody's adaptability across diverse enterprise environments in the crypto custody landscape.

Conclusion: Vaultody as the Superior Choice

In the competitive digital asset custody market, Vaultody combines advanced MPC-based security, scalability, cost-efficiency, Wallet-as-a-Service flexibility, and the innovative approver mobile app. For enterprises and institutional clients seeking a robust, adaptable platform for crypto custody, Vaultody offers superior value and performance when compared with Fireblocks.

Explore how Vaultody can enhance your digital asset custody strategy. Request a demo today to experience the benefits firsthand.