BitBox vs Trezor

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

BitBox4.0/5
VS
Trezor4.0/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.0/54.0/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.54.5
Build & design4.53.5
Ease of use4.54.0
Coin support3.54.5
Value for money3.03.0
Specs
Secure element Yes Yes
FirmwareFully open sourceFully open source
DisplayScreen + buttonsNot disclosed
Bitcoin-only Yes No
Supported assetsNot disclosed1,000
BIP39 passphraseNot disclosed Yes
Companion appBitBoxAppTrezor Suite
Backup optionsmicroSD card, Recovery wordsWallet backup, Recovery phrase
Company
Founded20152013
HeadquartersSwitzerlandCzech Republic
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
  • 100% open-source code and design
  • Offline private-key storage with on-device transaction review
  • Supports thousands of coins and tokens
  • Works with more than 30 wallet integrations
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
  • Users must protect the wallet backup from loss or theft
  • Buy, sell, and swap services may add provider and transaction costs
  • Standard network fees still apply when sending crypto
  • Supported assets and Suite services vary by asset and provider
Best forLong-term Bitcoin self-custody, Open-source wallet users, iPhone and iPad ownersLong-term crypto self-custody, Open-source wallet users, Multichain asset holders

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