Ledger vs Tangem
How Ledger vs Tangem compare on our ratings, hardware wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.
| Feature | ||
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| Ratings | ||
| Our score | 4.0/5 | 4.3/5 |
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Security | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Build & design | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Ease of use | 4.0 | 4.5 |
| Coin support | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Value for money | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Specs | ||
| KYC required | No | Not disclosed |
| Price from | $59 | Not disclosed |
| Connectivity | Not disclosed | NFC |
| Secure element | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware | Partially open source | Partially open source |
| Display | Not disclosed | No screen |
| Air-gapped signing | Not disclosed | No |
| Bitcoin-only | No | No |
| Supported assets | 15,000 | 14,100 |
| Battery | Yes | No |
| BIP39 passphrase | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Companion app | Ledger Wallet | Tangem app |
| Touchscreen | Not disclosed | No |
| Backup options | Secret Recovery Phrase | Two-card backup, Three-card backup, Optional recovery phrase |
| NFC | Not disclosed | Yes |
| Company | ||
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Headquarters | France | Switzerland |
| Investors | Animoca Brands, Digital Currency Group, Fabric Ventures | Shima Capital, SBI Digital Asset Holdings |
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| Best for | Long-term self-custody, Multi-chain asset holders, Users wanting app-based staking | Long-term self-custody, Seedless wallet backups, NFC phone 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.