BitBox vs COLDCARD

How BitBox vs COLDCARD compare on our ratings, hardware wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.

BitBox4.0/5
VS
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/53.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.53.5
Build & design4.54.5
Ease of use4.53.5
Coin support3.51.5
Value for money3.03.5
Specs
KYC requiredNot disclosed No
Price fromNot disclosed$219
ConnectivityNot disclosedUSB-C, NFC, QR code (air-gapped), microSD
Secure element Yes Yes
FirmwareFully open sourceFully open source
DisplayScreen + buttonsScreen + buttons
Air-gapped signingNot disclosed Yes
Bitcoin-only Yes Yes
Supported assetsNot disclosed1
BatteryNot disclosed Yes
BIP39 passphraseNot disclosed Yes
Multisig supportNot disclosed Yes
Companion appBitBoxAppNo required companion app
TouchscreenNot disclosed No
Backup optionsmicroSD card, Recovery wordsSeed words, Metal backup, Encrypted MicroSD
NFCNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded20152012
HeadquartersSwitzerlandCanada
InvestorsNot disclosedNot 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
  • Bitcoin-only design limits software scope
  • Air-gapped signing works without a required app
  • Dual secure elements use two chip vendors
  • Open, reproducible firmware supports independent checking
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
  • Supports Bitcoin only, excluding other networks and tokens
  • Q costs $319 USD and Mk5 costs $219 USD
  • 2026 flaw affected seed generation and requires migration
  • Air-gapped PSBT workflows add manual handling
Best forLong-term Bitcoin self-custody, Open-source wallet users, iPhone and iPad ownersLong-term Bitcoin self-custody, Air-gapped Bitcoin signing, Multisig wallet setups

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