Methodology
22 wallets, 192 facts with a source, last checked 2026-11-13.
Where facts come from
Every value is taken from a primary source: the manufacturer's product or shop page, its documentation, or the project's own source repository (README, licence file, release list). Each value stores the URL it was read from and the date it was checked; both are shown next to the value.
A value that could not be confirmed at such a source is shown as not verified. It is never filled in from memory, from reviews or from other comparison sites.
Coin counts are the maker's own figure (for example “1,000s” or “5,500+”), tokens included. They are not counted by this site and are not comparable to the last digit.
Prices are manufacturer list or store prices on the check date, in the currency the maker lists. They are not live and not converted between currencies.
Firmware versions
Versions and release dates come from the releases and tags of each project's public GitHub repository, read centrally and not from this site's visitors. Until that reading is connected, the firmware tracker shows the value checked by hand with its date. Pre-releases are left out. Makers without a public release repository are “not tracked”.
How lists are ordered
Every ranked list uses the same order: security facts score (highest first), then the lower USD list price, then the name. A list page states its one rule; a wallet whose deciding fact is not verified is left out.
Money
There are no paid placements and at the moment no affiliate links; every outbound button goes to the manufacturer. If affiliate links are added they will be labelled “Ad” and will have no input into any score or order.
The three fact scores
The scores are sums of facts from the database with fixed weights. They are not test results, not a security audit and not a recommendation. A fact that is not verified counts 0 points and is marked on the wallet's page, so a low score can mean “not confirmed” rather than “absent”. Scores are computed for hardware wallets only.
Security facts — 100 points
| Firmware source published (open 30, restricted licence 20, partly 10) | 30 |
| Reproducible build documented | 10 |
| Secure element chip | 20 |
| Secure element certification stated (EAL5+ or higher) | 10 |
| Can sign without cable or radio (QR or microSD) | 10 |
| Bitcoin-only firmware or edition available | 5 |
| Passphrase supported | 5 |
| Multi-share (Shamir) backup | 10 |
Ease facts — 100 points
| Touchscreen | 30 |
| Screen of 2 inches or more | 15 |
| Wireless link to a phone (Bluetooth or NFC) | 25 |
| USB data connection | 10 |
| QR code signing | 10 |
| microSD slot | 10 |
Value
value = min(100, round(((security + ease) / 2) × 100 / USD list price)) — points per 100 dollars. Only for wallets with a list price in US dollars; others show no value score.
Scores of every hardware wallet
the parts of each score are on the wallet's page| Wallet | Security | Ease | Value | Facts not verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85 | 55 | 25 | 2 of 14 | |
| 80 | 10 | 76 | 1 of 14 | |
| 80 | 50 | 50 | 1 of 14 | |
| 80 | 80 | 32 | 1 of 14 | |
| 75 | 20 | 24 | 4 of 14 | |
| 70 | 45 | 26 | 1 of 14 | |
| 70 | 70 | 22 | 1 of 14 | |
| 65 | 65 | 44 | 3 of 14 | |
| 55 | 20 | no USD price | 2 of 14 | |
| 45 | 10 | no USD price | 5 of 14 | |
| 40 | 45 | 54 | 4 of 14 | |
| 40 | 55 | 32 | 4 of 14 | |
| 40 | 80 | 34 | 4 of 14 | |
| 40 | 80 | 24 | 4 of 14 | |
| 40 | 80 | 15 | 4 of 14 | |
| 35 | 35 | no USD price | 4 of 14 | |
| 30 | 25 | 39 | 4 of 14 | |
| 30 | 35 | 33 | 5 of 14 |
Found a value that is out of date or wrong? Send the source and it will be checked. Independent; not affiliated with any wallet manufacturer; not investment advice.