Platform comparison
Libertum vs Securitize
Securitize is a tokenization and investment company whose group states it operates an SEC-registered broker-dealer, an ATS and a transfer agent, plus fund administration. Libertum sells white-label tokenization software (T-Suite) with published pricing across EVM, Cardano and XRPL, and holds an El Salvador DASP licence. Neither is a substitute for the other’s regulated services.
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This comparison is based on public information on each company’s own website as of 16 October 2026. Features, pricing and regulatory status change, so check with each provider directly. “Not publicly stated” means we did not find the information on that company’s public website on that date. Corrections are welcome via the contact form on this site. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. This page is not investment or legal advice.
Where Libertum stands out vs Securitize
Securitize’s group states that it operates an SEC-registered broker-dealer with an ATS, an SEC-registered transfer agent and a CNMV-authorised investment firm in the EU — securities businesses that Libertum does not run. Libertum stands out elsewhere: regulated digital-asset entities, custody built into the platform, no network fees for investors at checkout, and self-serve tools to raise capital under your own brand.
Regulated & licensed
Regulated entities in El Salvador, the United States and the UAE
Libertum, S.A. de C.V. is registered with El Salvador’s National Digital Assets Commission (CNAD) as a Digital Asset Service Provider: registry entry PSAD-0094, granted 31 August 2026 under resolution CNAD-CD-477-2026, for the services in Art. 19 (a), (d) and (f) 1–2 of the Digital Assets Issuance Law — custody, exchange and transfer of USDT and USDC and receipt and transmission of client orders, with RLUSD custody approved. It is a CNAD-supervised entity that reports quarterly, and the registration covers these services in El Salvador. It is also registered as a Bitcoin Service Provider (7 October 2024).
Libertum LLC is registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business (no. 31000312444528, effective 8 October 2025), and Al Xolame Assets Real Estate L.L.C holds a Dubai commercial licence for real estate. These registrations do not authorise Libertum to issue securities: each issuer remains responsible, with its own counsel, for its offering.
Securitize’s registrations cover its securities businesses; Libertum’s cover digital-asset services and are not an authorisation to issue or broker securities.
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El Salvador
Libertum, S.A. de C.V.
Digital Asset Service Provider
Comisión Nacional de Activos Digitales (CNAD)
Registry entry no.: PSAD-0094 31 August 2026
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El Salvador
Libertum, S.A. de C.V.
Bitcoin Service Provider
Gobierno de El Salvador
Registration code: 66ff15fce8a00a3181b8f26d 7 October 2024
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United States
Libertum LLC
Money Services Business registration
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)
MSB registration no.: 31000312444528 8 October 2025
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Dubai, UAE
Al Xolame Assets Real Estate L.L.C
Commercial licence — real estate
Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism
Commercial licence no.: 1374511
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Built-in custodian wallets
Custodian WalletPlatform-managed custodian wallets for investors and issuers on EVM networks, Cardano and the XRP Ledger (enabled per deployment), so no third-party wallet is needed to invest.
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Investors pay no network fees at checkout
How checkout worksWhen an investor pays from the custodian balance, gas is sponsored and billed to the offering’s issuer. Investors are never charged network fees for XRP Ledger transactions.
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Payment methods and currencies
Investor guideInvestors pay by card, bank wire, USDC or USDT on EVM, RLUSD or USDC on the XRP Ledger, or from their custodian balance. Card and wire payments settle in USD, EUR or GBP, chosen per offering.
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Structuring module
StructuringOffering-pack drafting software for issuers, with jurisdiction packs for the Cayman Islands (CIMA, published) and, in Beta pending counsel review, El Salvador (CNAD), the US (SEC Reg D / Reg S) and the EU (MiCA). Drafts are for review by your own counsel; it is not legal advice.
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Distribution Hub to raise capital
Distribution HubAn investor CRM and pipeline for your raise — contacts, organisations, campaigns and introductions — with optional Libby AI investor discovery, enrichment and matching. Securitize states issuer tools for prospect pipeline and onboarding.
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Co-listing across Libertum marketplaces
Ecosystem Directory demoThrough the Ecosystem Directory, an issuer can ask other Libertum-powered marketplaces to host its approved offering. Once a host accepts, that platform’s investors can invest through the same token and cap table — more reach without a second issuance. Securitize lists third-party on-chain markets for secondary access; co-listing a primary offering on partner platforms is not publicly stated.
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Penetration tested and audited by Hashlock
Security at LibertumIndependently penetration tested and audited by Hashlock — rated ‘Secure’ (Oct 2025 blackbox penetration test of the T-Suite web applications; no critical or high-severity findings), plus Hashlock smart-contract audits. See the audits and the penetration-test report.
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Multiple jurisdictions, networks and currencies
Token standards and networksRegulated entities in El Salvador, the US and the UAE; structuring packs for El Salvador, the US, the EU and the Cayman Islands; tokens live on Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Cardano and the XRP Ledger. Securitize states entities in the US and the EU (Spain).
What is Securitize?
Securitize describes itself as a tokenization platform for asset managers, institutions and investors. According to its website it was founded in 2017 by Carlos Domingo and Jamie Finn. It offers tokenization as a service for funds and securities, fund administration through Securitize Fund Services, and investor access to tokenized private funds, public stocks and alternative assets.
On regulation, its website states that Securitize Markets, LLC is an SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA/SIPC member that operates an alternative trading system (ATS), and that Securitize was the first SEC-registered transfer agent operating with digital asset securities. In the EU, it states that Securitize Europe Brokerage and Markets, S.V., S.A. is a Spanish investment firm authorised and supervised by the CNMV (registration number 327), and that it operates a DLT Pilot Regime trading and settlement system.
What is Libertum?
Libertum is a tokenization software company. Its platform, T-Suite, lets issuers and asset managers create, offer and manage tokens on EVM networks, Cardano and the XRP Ledger, under their own brand on the plans that include the white-label platform.
Optional add-ons cover investor distribution (Distribution Hub and Libby AI), document preparation (Structuring, Beta), fund administration software (Funds) and stablecoins (Stablecoin Studio). Pricing is published on the plan page, which is authoritative.
Libertum, S.A. de C.V. holds an El Salvador Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) licence from the CNAD, registry entry PSAD-0094. It covers custody, exchange and transfer of USDT and USDC and receipt and transmission of client orders, has effect in El Salvador only, and does not authorise issuance. Libertum is not a broker-dealer, an alternative trading system or a transfer agent of record. Every offering also receives a publicly verifiable Smart Contract Certificate, which is Libertum’s own technology certificate, not a regulatory approval.
Libertum vs Securitize: feature comparison
| Feature | Libertum | Securitize |
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| Token standards | ERC-3643, ERC-20, ERC-721 (EVM); CIP-113, CIP-20 (Cardano); XRPL issued currencies and XLS-33 MPT (token standards) | Not publicly stated |
| Networks (mainnet) | ERC-3643 on Base, Ethereum, Polygon and Arbitrum; ERC-20 on Base and Ethereum; ERC-721 on Base; Cardano mainnet; XRP Ledger | States 20+ natively integrated public blockchains; full list not publicly stated on the pages reviewed |
| Compliance model | Enforced on-chain with ERC-3643, CIP-113, XRPL issued currencies with authorised trust lines and XLS-33 MPT with authorisation. ERC-20, ERC-721, CIP-20 and plain XRPL issued currencies do not enforce compliance in the token | States that jurisdictional and transfer restrictions are enforced via smart contracts |
| White-label | Own brand and custom domain, included with Issuer Starter, Issuer Growth, AM Starter, AM Pro and Enterprise (white-label) | Not publicly stated |
| Licences / regulatory status | Libertum, S.A. de C.V. holds an El Salvador DASP licence from the CNAD (PSAD-0094) for custody, exchange and transfer of USDT and USDC and receipt and transmission of client orders. El Salvador only; it does not authorise issuance (licences). Libertum LLC is registered with FinCEN as a Money Services Business (31000312444528, US), and Al Xolame Assets Real Estate L.L.C holds a Dubai commercial licence (real estate). | States: SEC-registered broker-dealer and FINRA member operating an ATS (Securitize Markets, LLC); SEC-registered transfer agent; Exempt Reporting Adviser filing; in the EU, a CNMV-authorised investment firm (reg. no. 327) |
| Pricing transparency | Published: plans from $299 to $999 a month, Pay Per Listing $499 per listing, distribution fee 1% of capital raised (min. USD 5, charged to the issuer) (plans) | Issuer pricing not publicly stated; publishes an investor fee schedule (e.g. 1% commission on ATS secondary trades) |
| Secondary trading | P2P order book, live on Base mainnet only | ATS operated by its broker-dealer, whitelisted P2P transfers, and listed third-party on-chain markets, subject to eligibility and transfer restrictions |
| Fund tooling | Funds add-on ($1,000 a month, access by request): software for fund administrators (on-chain NAV packs, dealing, reconciliation). The administrator remains NAV calculation agent and transfer agent | Securitize Fund Services: fund accounting, NAV, investor services and a regulated transfer agent service |
| Investor distribution / CRM | Distribution Hub investor CRM ($149 a month); Libby AI ($349 a month, requires the Hub) | Investor platform for tokenized funds and stocks; issuer tools for prospect pipeline and onboarding (KYC/B, accreditation, signing, funding) |
| Token import / migration | Token Import: every import starts read-only (Mirror); EVM tokens can move to Operate after the issuer grants roles. Cardano and XRPL imports are read-only | Not publicly stated |
| In-platform custodian wallet | Yes — built-in custodian wallets for investors and issuers on EVM, Cardano and XRPL, enabled per deployment (Custodian Wallet) | not publicly stated on the pages we reviewed |
| Gas sponsored for investors | Yes — investors pay no network fees at custodian checkout (billed to the issuer); never charged gas on XRPL | not publicly stated on the pages we reviewed |
| Payment methods & currencies | Card, bank wire, USDC/USDT on EVM, RLUSD/USDC on XRPL, or custodian balance; card and wire settle in USD, EUR or GBP, chosen per offering | Not publicly stated on the pages we reviewed (publishes an investor fee schedule) |
| Structuring module | Yes — Structuring add-on: drafting software with packs for the Cayman Islands (published) and, in Beta, El Salvador, US (Reg D / Reg S) and EU (MiCA); drafts for your own counsel (Structuring) | not publicly stated on the pages we reviewed |
| Co-listing across platforms | Yes — Ecosystem Directory: an approved offering can be hosted on other Libertum-powered marketplaces, with the host’s approval | Third-party on-chain markets for secondary access; primary co-listing not publicly stated |
| Security | Hashlock penetration test: rated ‘Secure’ (Oct 2025); smart contracts audited by Hashlock (audits) (security) | See its website |
| Jurisdictions | Regulated entities in El Salvador, the US and the UAE; structuring packs for El Salvador, US, EU and Cayman Islands; mainnets: Base, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, Cardano, XRP Ledger | US (SEC/FINRA) and EU (CNMV) entities; 20+ integrated public blockchains |
Securitize’s regulated services (broker-dealer, ATS, transfer agent, fund administration) have no equivalent at Libertum. Libertum is software plus an El Salvador DASP licence.
Which should you choose?
The two companies solve different problems, so the right choice depends on what you need a provider to be, not only what software it runs.
- Securitize is likely the better fit if you need a regulated US broker-dealer, ATS or SEC-registered transfer agent, an EU-authorised investment firm, or a full fund administrator for a tokenized fund.
- Securitize is also likely the better fit if you want access to its existing investor base and on-chain market integrations.
- Libertum is likely the better fit if you want to run your own branded tokenization platform with published, self-serve pricing and keep your own regulatory arrangements with your counsel.
- Libertum is likely the better fit if you need Cardano or XRP Ledger issuance alongside EVM, or an investor CRM (Distribution Hub) in the same product.
- If you are a fund administrator rather than an issuer, compare Securitize Fund Services with Libertum Funds: Funds is software for administrators, and the administrator stays NAV calculation agent and transfer agent.
Can I move an existing token to Libertum?
Libertum’s Token Import brings an existing token into T-Suite. On supported EVM networks it accepts ERC-3643, ERC-20 and ERC-721 tokens; Cardano and XRP Ledger tokens can be imported read-only. Every import starts as Mirror: a read-only cap table and history, with no ability to move, mint or freeze anything. For an EVM token, the issuer can then move to Operate by granting Libertum the roles shown in the app, or by handing control to their organisation’s custodian wallet. Whether a specific token qualifies depends on its contract and network, so we check it with you first.
Securitize does not state its token standard on the pages we reviewed, so we cannot say in advance whether a Securitize-issued token can be imported; it would depend on that token’s contract, and the transfer-agent arrangements around it are a separate legal question for the issuer and its counsel.
Watch: importing an existing token
A short T-Suite demo of Token Import: the token arrives read-only as Mirror, and an EVM token can then move to Operate.
Transcript: Token Import demo
Already issued a token elsewhere? Bring it with you.
Switching platforms usually means a migration, a re-issue and a holder spreadsheet.
Imported tokens lists everything you've brought in, on EVM chains and the XRP Ledger.
Pick the network, paste the contract, and Libertum reads the standard, name and supply from the chain.
Prove control: your on-chain role is found, you sign one message, and nothing on the contract changes.
Name the offering and import it.
The history is rebuilt from the chain and checked against it. The cap table is live.
Every transfer is in the journal, with pre-import entries marked external.
Investors claim their holdings: Anna signs once from her wallet, and her tokens never move.
The holding appears in her statements, read from the chain.
Your contracts stay yours. Libertum starts read-only and lists the roles to grant.
On EVM, grant them from your wallet and the token moves to Operate: issue, freeze, register identities, list for sale.
XRP Ledger and Cardano tokens import read-only, and history that can't be rebuilt is flagged.
For issuers and fund administrators: bring your tokens, and run them in one place. Book a demo at libertum.io.
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- Security Independent testing, audits and security controls.
- Licences What Libertum's licences cover and what they do not.
- Switching from another platform How Token Import works in T-Suite.
Frequently asked questions
Is Libertum a broker-dealer or transfer agent like Securitize?
No. Libertum is not a broker-dealer, an alternative trading system or a transfer agent of record. Securitize states that its group includes an SEC-registered broker-dealer operating an ATS and an SEC-registered transfer agent. Libertum, S.A. de C.V. holds an El Salvador DASP licence (PSAD-0094) for USDT and USDC services, with effect in El Salvador only.
Which is cheaper, Libertum or Securitize?
We cannot compare them on public information. Libertum publishes its plans (from $299 a month) and transaction fees on its plan page. Securitize publishes an investor fee schedule but does not state issuer pricing on its public website.
Do both enforce compliance on-chain?
Securitize states that transfer restrictions are enforced via smart contracts. On Libertum, compliance is enforced in the token with ERC-3643, CIP-113 and XRPL authorised assets; ERC-20, ERC-721 and CIP-20 tokens do not enforce it in the token.
Can investors trade tokens on the secondary market?
Securitize states it operates an ATS through its broker-dealer and supports whitelisted P2P transfers. On Libertum, the P2P order book is live on Base mainnet only.
Does Libertum offer fund administration?
No. Libertum Funds is software that fund administrators use; the administrator remains NAV calculation agent and transfer agent. Securitize states it provides fund administration through Securitize Fund Services.
Which offers built-in investor wallets and sponsored gas, Libertum or Securitize?
Libertum includes platform-managed custodian wallets for investors and issuers on EVM networks, Cardano and the XRP Ledger (enabled per deployment), and investors pay no network fees at custodian checkout: gas is sponsored and billed to the offering’s issuer. For Securitize, built-in investor wallets and sponsored gas are not publicly stated on the pages we reviewed.
Can I reach investors on other platforms with Libertum?
Yes. Through the Ecosystem Directory, an issuer can ask other Libertum-powered marketplaces to host its approved offering; once a host accepts, that platform’s investors can invest through the same token and cap table. Distribution Hub and Libby AI add an investor CRM and AI investor discovery.
Has Libertum's platform been independently security tested?
Independently penetration tested and audited by Hashlock — rated ‘Secure’ (Oct 2025 blackbox penetration test of the T-Suite web applications; no critical or high-severity findings), plus Hashlock smart-contract audits. See the audits and the penetration-test report. More on our security page.
Sources
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- Securitize: homepage — Products (tokenization, fund solutions, investing); 20+ natively integrated public blockchains; Securitize Markets broker-dealer/FINRA/SIPC and ATS disclosures; Securitize Europe CNMV registration no. 327
- Securitize: Tokenization as a Service — Smart-contract enforcement of restrictions; SEC-registered transfer agent, broker-dealer/ATS, Exempt Reporting Adviser; EU investment firm and DLT Pilot Regime TSS; P2P and secondary-market options; investor onboarding tools
- Securitize: Fund Administration — Securitize Fund Services: fund accounting, NAV, investor services, regulated transfer agent
- Securitize: Fee Schedule — Investor fee schedule, including 1% trade commission on ATS secondary trades
- Securitize: On-chain features — Third-party on-chain marketplaces and DeFi integrations, with eligibility caveats
- Securitize: Our story — Founded in 2017 by Carlos Domingo and Jamie Finn
- Libertum docs: Licences — DASP licence PSAD-0094 scope and limits; Smart Contract Certificates
- Libertum docs: Plans and pricing — Libertum plans, add-ons, transaction fees and white-label inclusion
- Libertum docs: Token standards — Libertum token standards and on-chain compliance
- Libertum docs: Issuer guide (Token Import) — Token Import Mirror and Operate tiers
- Libertum docs: Investor guide (secondary market) — P2P order book is the live secondary-market model
- Libertum docs: Funds — Funds is software for administrators; the administrator remains NAV calculation agent and transfer agent
- Libertum docs: Distribution Hub — Distribution Hub investor CRM
- Libertum: Licences and registrations — Regulated entities, registry numbers and scope (El Salvador, US, UAE)
- Libertum docs: Custodian Wallet — Custodian wallets on EVM, Cardano and XRPL; sponsored gas at custodian checkout; payment methods
- Libertum docs: Structuring — Jurisdiction packs and Beta status; drafting software, not legal advice
- Libertum docs: Whitelabel Platform (Ecosystem Directory) — Hosting offerings on other tenants' marketplaces
- Hashlock: Libertum audits — Hashlock's audits and tests for Libertum
- Hashlock: blackbox penetration-test report — Oct 2025 test; T-Suite web applications; rated 'Secure'
- Hashlock: Libertum smart-contract audit report
- Hashlock: Libertum bonding smart-contract audit report
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