BitPolaris vs HollaEx
HollaEx is an open-source kit with a hosted plan; BitPolaris licenses software that already runs a live exchange, with native apps, custody and an operations console. Where each fits, and what it costs.
| BitPolaris | HollaEx | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to launch | 5 weeks, fixed plan | Days for a basic cloud instance; months to production-grade with apps and ops |
| Deployment | Cloud, self-hosted or full source | Self-hosted (open source) or HollaEx cloud |
| Keys | Yours; self-hosted custody, HSM on request | Yours on self-hosted; hot-wallet oriented |
| Liquidity | Mirror engine on 97 markets, no inventory parked, fills hedged | Bring your own market makers or vendor network; you fund |
| Native apps | iOS and Android, published; wallet app | Web; community/white-label apps limited |
| Operations | 53-screen admin + Mirror/Earn/Rewards consoles, live support | Basic operator panel; build the rest |
| Compliance file | Technical file, DORA mapping, travel-rule data, dual KYC | None |
| Pricing model | Transparent list prices; licence or monthly; no revenue share | Open source free; cloud plans monthly; enterprise quotes |
| Year-one cost · Exchange | ≈ €62k all-in self-hosted (licence + modules + hosting + KYC), or €1,600/mo cloud | Engineering to productionise typically €300k+ with a team |
| Exit | Perpetual licence, source option, full data export | Yours |
HollaEx information is from public materials and customer reports as of October 2026.
HollaEx information is from public materials and customer reports as of October 2026; HollaEx is a open-source exchange kit with a hosted cloud option. Corrections: hello@bitpolaris.com. Not affiliated. Policy.
Choose HollaEx if
you have an engineering team, want to start from open source at zero licence cost, and are prepared to build apps, custody policy, operations tooling and the compliance file yourselves.
Choose BitPolaris if
you want the open-source advantages (self-hosting, no lock-in, source available) without the year of productionising: apps already in the stores, custody with policy and reserve monitor, 53-screen admin, compliance file, five weeks.
Before you decide.
Is open source cheaper?
The licence is free; production is not. Budget a team for 6–12 months for apps, custody, operations and compliance documentation. BitPolaris source licence is €58,100 with those pieces included.
Do I lose control with a licence?
No. Self-hosted and source deployments are yours to run and modify; the licence is perpetual.
What about liquidity?
Open-source kits leave liquidity to you. The Mirror engine quotes 97 markets from reference venues and hedges each fill; the cost floor is enforced per market.
Can I migrate later?
From any kit to BitPolaris: user and balance import, address re-issue with a sweep plan, typically four weeks alongside the standard delivery.
Evaluate on a live system, not a deck.
Trade on the testnet, pay a demo invoice, tour the console. Then ask both vendors the same questions.