BitBox vs KeepKey

BitBox4.0/5

VS

KeepKey3.6/5

Feature	BitBoxVisit	KeepKeyVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.0/5	3.6/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	4.5	3.0
Build & design	4.5	4.0
Ease of use	4.5	3.5
Coin support	3.5	4.0
Value for money	3.0	4.0
Specs
KYC required	Not disclosed	No
Connectivity	Not disclosed	USB-C
Secure element	Yes	No
Firmware	Fully open source	Fully open source
Display	Screen + buttons	Screen + buttons
Air-gapped signing	Not disclosed	No
Bitcoin-only	Yes	No
Supported assets	Not disclosed	7,000
Battery	Not disclosed	No
BIP39 passphrase	Not disclosed	Yes
Companion app	BitBoxApp	KeepKey Desktop
Touchscreen	Not disclosed	No
Backup options	microSD card, Recovery words	12-word seed phrase, 24-word seed phrase, BIP39 passphrase
NFC	Not disclosed	No
Company
Founded	2015	2014
Headquarters	Switzerland	United States
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	Full hardware schematics and device firmware published on GitHub Large OLED screen clearly displays full receiving addresses and transaction amounts Direct on-chain cross-chain swaps without custodial exchange accounts or KYC Includes BIP39 passphrase support for secondary hidden wallet partitions
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	Lacks a certified Secure Element chip to resist physical hardware glitching Requires a wired USB connection with no air-gapped QR or microSD signing Hardware design targeted by physical side-channel vulnerabilities disclosed in 2020 Companion browser extension operates exclusively on Google Chrome
Best for	Long-term Bitcoin self-custody, Open-source wallet users, iPhone and iPad owners	Long-term Bitcoin and EVM cold storage, DeFi users trading without KYC, Desk-bound self-custody setups

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