CLN = Core Lightning
There are 5 LN implementations (like many Bitcoin node software implementations): LND, CLN, Eclair, Immortan, Rust

2bithits

The title is about nodes, inside you ask about wallets.

For nodes... depends what you want to do.

If you want to have a good routing node: use CLN

If you just want to use LN for private use, you don't need a full desktop node. Use any mobile LN nodes like Blixt, SBW, Breez, Electrum and you have more than enough.

bitcoin

Best Lightning Node

Is quite confusing your post.
The title is about nodes, inside you ask about wallets.
Is not the same thing.

For wallets, [here I wrote a comparison guide](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/lightning-wallets-comparison)

For nodes... depends what you want to do.
If you want to have a good routing node: use CLN
If you just want to use LN for private use, you don't need a full desktop node. Use any mobile LN nodes like Blixt, SBW, Breez, Electrum and you have more than enough.

More guides to read:
- [What software for a node to run?](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/what-bitcoin-ln-node-software-can)
- [Getting started with Umbrel](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/umbrel-bitcoin-ln-node)
- [Node liquidity guide](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/node-liquidity-guide)
- [Lightning routing fees experiment](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/lightning-routing-fees-experiment)
- [LN node maintenance](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/lightning-node-maintenance) - more about choosing right hardware
- [Recommendation for LN users](https://darthcoin.substack.com/p/recommendations-for-ln-users)