Foundation Passport vs Tangem

How Foundation Passport vs Tangem compare on our ratings, hardware wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.

Feature
Ratings
Our score3.7/54.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.54.5
Build & design4.04.5
Ease of use3.54.5
Coin support2.54.5
Value for money3.53.5
Specs
Price from$199Not disclosed
ConnectivityQR code (air-gapped)NFC
Secure elementNot disclosed Yes
FirmwareFully open sourcePartially open source
DisplayNot disclosedNo screen
Air-gapped signing Yes No
Bitcoin-only Yes No
Supported assetsNot disclosed14,100
Battery Yes No
BIP39 passphraseNot disclosed Yes
Companion appEnvoyTangem app
TouchscreenNot disclosed No
Backup optionsKeyCards, Seed wordsTwo-card backup, Three-card backup, Optional recovery phrase
NFCNot disclosed Yes
Company
Founded—2017
Headquarters—Switzerland
InvestorsFulgur Ventures, Arche CapitalShima Capital, SBI Digital Asset Holdings
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Air-gapped QR signing keeps transaction approval separate from connected devices
  • Firmware is open source under GPLv3
  • Keylabs audited Passport Core in 2021 and Passport Prime in 2025
  • Passport Prime supports seed phrases, passwords and Nostr keys
  • EAL6+ secure element from Samsung Semiconductors
  • Battery-free card design removes charging and cable failure points
  • Three-card sets provide two physical backups
  • Supports 14,100+ assets across 90+ blockchains
Cons
  • Bitcoin-focused design excludes holders of other networks
  • Envoy is required for setup and firmware updates
  • Anti-tamper opening detection can erase the master key
  • The $259 Batch 2 price is higher than its $199 presale price
  • Closed, factory-installed firmware cannot be updated
  • No screen for independently checking transaction details
  • Losing every linked card can remove wallet access
  • App services add provider and smart-contract exposure
Best forBitcoin long-term self-custody, Air-gapped QR signing, Open-source hardware usersLong-term self-custody, Seedless wallet backups, NFC phone users

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