BitBox vs Bitkey

BitBox4.0/5

VS

Bitkey3.2/5

Feature	BitBoxVisit	BitkeyVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.0/5	3.2/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	4.5	4.0
Build & design	4.5	3.0
Ease of use	4.5	3.5
Coin support	3.5	2.0
Value for money	3.0	3.0
Specs
Secure element	Yes	Not disclosed
Firmware	Fully open source	Not disclosed
Display	Screen + buttons	Touchscreen
Bitcoin-only	Yes	Yes
Supported assets	Not disclosed	1
Multisig support	Not disclosed	Yes
Companion app	BitBoxApp	Bitkey App
Touchscreen	Not disclosed	Yes
Backup options	microSD card, Recovery words	Built-in recovery, Inheritance
Company
Founded	2015	2023
Headquarters	Switzerland	—
Investors	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros	Fully open-source firmware and companion app EAL6+ secure chip with dual-chip design MicroSD backup plus 12 or 24 recovery words Bitcoin-only and Multi editions	2-of-3 multisig avoids reliance on one signing key Bitcoin-only design keeps supported assets focused Bitkey with Screen verifies transactions on the device Recovery system includes a third key and inheritance tools
Cons	BitBox02 Nova Bluetooth support is limited to iPhone and iPad The July 2026 Multi-edition signing issue required firmware 9.26.3 Recovery depends on securely storing a microSD card or recovery words Subscriber email addresses were exposed in a 2026 Brevo breach	Server-held key creates reliance on Block's recovery infrastructure Supports Bitcoin only, excluding other coins and tokens August 2026 security fixes covered recovery and notification features
Best for	Long-term Bitcoin self-custody, Open-source wallet users, iPhone and iPad owners	Long-term Bitcoin self-custody, Bitcoin-only holders, Multisig recovery planning

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