What is the difference between Monero and Zcash?

Monero (XMR) is ranked #18 with a market cap of $6.02B, while Zcash (ZEC) is ranked #26 with a market cap of $4.09B.

Is Monero better than Zcash?

Both Monero and Zcash serve different purposes. Monero is currently priced at $326.25 while Zcash is at $246.20. Compare their metrics above to make an informed decision.

How much is 1 XMR worth in ZEC?

1 XMR is currently worth 1.33 ZEC. Conversely, 1 ZEC equals 0.754636 XMR.

Monero

XMR · Rank #18

$326.25

Zcash

ZEC · Rank #26

$246.20

Monero vs Zcash — Side-by-Side Comparison

1 XMR = 1.33 ZEC | 1 ZEC = 0.754636 XMR

XMR vs ZEC — Key Metrics

Metric	Monero (XMR)	Zcash (ZEC)
Current Price	$326.25	$246.20
Market Cap	$6.02B	$4.09B
Market Cap Rank	#18	#26
24h Change	+3.51%	+4.51%
24h Volume	$61.07M	$202.46M
24h High	$326.58	$252.32
24h Low	$314.96	$235.26
Circulating Supply	18,446,744	16,640,439

Market Share Comparison

XMR Market Cap ZEC Market Cap

60%

40%

XMR 24h Volume ZEC 24h Volume

23%

77%

Monero Details Zcash Details Convert XMR ↔ ZEC

Monero vs Zcash — Which Is Better in 2026?

Monero (XMR) is currently priced at $326.25 with a market cap of $6.02B, ranking #18 overall. It has gained 3.51% in the last 24 hours.

Zcash (ZEC) is currently priced at $246.20 with a market cap of $4.09B, ranking #26 overall. It has gained 4.51% in the last 24 hours.

In terms of market capitalization, Monero is larger at $6.02B compared to $4.09B. At current prices, 1 XMR equals 1.33 ZEC.

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