COLDCARD vs ELLIPAL
How COLDCARD vs ELLIPAL compare on our ratings, hardware wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.
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| Ratings | ||
| Our score | 3.3/5 | 4.1/5 |
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Security | 3.5 | 4.5 |
| Build & design | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Ease of use | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Coin support | 1.5 | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Specs | ||
| KYC required | No | Not disclosed |
| Price from | $219 | $169 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, NFC, QR code (air-gapped), microSD | QR code (air-gapped), microSD |
| Secure element | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware | Fully open source | Closed source |
| Display | Screen + buttons | Touchscreen |
| Air-gapped signing | Yes | Yes |
| Bitcoin-only | Yes | No |
| Supported assets | 1 | 10,000 |
| Battery | Yes | Yes |
| BIP39 passphrase | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Multisig support | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Companion app | No required companion app | ELLIPAL mobile app for iOS and Android |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Backup options | Seed words, Metal backup, Encrypted MicroSD | Seed phrase recovery sheets, MicroSD card |
| NFC | Yes | Not disclosed |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2012 | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Canada | — |
| Investors | Not disclosed | Not disclosed |
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| Best for | Long-term Bitcoin self-custody, Air-gapped Bitcoin signing, Multisig wallet setups | Long-term self-custody, QR-based transaction signing, Touchscreen wallet users |
Highlighted cells show the stronger value in each row. Data comes from each provider's site and public sources; check details before you sign up.