Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
BitBox vs ELLIPAL
ELLIPAL
BitBox
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | BitBoxReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | ELLIPALReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149 to €175 | €54 to €149Lower |
| Coins supported | 1,500 | from 10,000 |
| Secure element | Dual-chip design with EAL6+ certified secure chip | CC EAL5+ Secure Chip |
| Connectivity | USB c, Bluetooth | NFC |
| Open source | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- BitBox scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.7.
- Founded is lower at BitBox: 2015 vs 2018.
- Price is lower at ELLIPAL: €54 to €149 vs €149 to €175.
- Connectivity: only BitBox offers USB c, Bluetooth.
- Connectivity: only ELLIPAL offers NFC.
Our verdict on each
BitBox
BitBox suits readers who want their own keys on a hardware device with open-source firmware and self custody, not an account balance. It is a Swiss build from Shift Crypto AG, covering 1,500 coins, and the trade-off is a higher ticket price with support on email, help centre and community.
ELLIPAL
ELLIPAL is a self-custody hardware wallet for people who want coins held on a device rather than by an exchange. It suits broad token coverage and tap to sign handling, with a coin list of from 10,000 and connection over nfc alone, so no cable is needed.
Score breakdown
| Area | BitBox | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5Paid once at €149 to €175, above Trezor at $79 and the €69.28 hardware median. | 8.8HigherPrice of €54 to €149 sits above the hardware wallet median of €69.28, in the dearer part of the field. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherSelf-custody, open-source firmware and 1,500 coins, ranked 12 of 108 on coins. | 9.0 |
| Trust | 9.3Higher | 8.4 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | BitBox | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 60 of 156 | 15 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 11 of 58 | 5 of 58 |
Ranges side by side
| Fact | BitBox | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149 to €175 | €54 to €149 |
Which one suits you
Pick BitBox if trust matter most.
Pick ELLIPAL if cost and price matter most.
Also worth a look
CoinJar has price at €0, against €149 to €175 for BitBox and €54 to €149 for ELLIPAL.
CoinJar reviewEvery fact side by side
| Fact | BitBox | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Shift Crypto AG | ELLIPAL Limited |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2015Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BitBox | ELLIPAL | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €149 to €175highest quarter | €54 to €149highest quarter | €0 |
| Coins supported | 1,500highest quarter | from 10,000highest quarter | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
BitBox
Pros
- A Dual-chip design with EAL6+ certified secure chip keeps signing on the device.
- Self-custody with open-source firmware, so you can inspect what holds your keys.
- usb c and bluetooth lets you pair by Bluetooth or plug in.
Cons
- The device costs €149 to €175, above the €69.28 median for hardware wallets, so you pay for coin reach rather than value.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line or live chat.
- Recovery leans on a seed phrase you store yourself, and self-custody means nobody can reset it for you.
ELLIPAL
Pros
- Coin list of from 10,000 covers a long tail of tokens beyond the majors.
- self custody keeps the keys on the device, so the holder stays in control of the balance.
- Signing over nfc alone means there is no cable to carry or mis-seat.
Cons
- Recovery rests on a single seed phrase, so one lost sheet costs the whole balance.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no live chat or phone line listed.
- One link, nfc, means phone compatibility decides whether the device works at all.
Who each suits
BitBox
Who it suits
- Holders of long coin lists who want their own keys rather than a custodial balance.
- Readers who value open-source firmware and a Dual-chip design with EAL6+ certified secure chip over the lowest ticket price.
- Trezor users who want usb c and bluetooth and can stretch past $79.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me readers who would rather use a mobile app wallet with no device to buy.
- Anyone happier in a custodial account than managing a seed phrase themselves.
- Trezor buyers on a tight budget, since Trezor is priced at $79.
ELLIPAL
Who it suits
- Holders who keep their own keys, since the wallet is self custody.
- People holding a long tail of tokens, with a coin list of from 10,000.
- Buyers who want to work without cables, since connection runs over nfc.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me, which is a mobile wallet, for anyone who wants keys on a phone rather than a hardware device.
- bynex, which is custodial, for anyone happy to let a provider hold the coins.
- Trezor, listed at $79, if you want to weigh a differently priced hardware unit before buying.
Current offers
ELLIPAL
Current offer
Discount code
Own This Run - Up to 50% Off ELLIPAL X Card: Up to 50% off
Site banner offer on the ELLIPAL X Card cold wallet; X Card sets shown from EUR 67 (was EUR 125)
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
ELLIPAL Titan 2.0 price reduction: EUR 149 (was EUR 155), up to $59 off bundles
Product page sale on Titan 2.0, Titan 2.0 & Steel EUR 169 (was EUR 210) and Titan 2.0 & X Card EUR 189 (was EUR 225)
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BitBox | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Liechtenstein | Yes | No |
| Switzerland | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
BitBox
How much does a BitBox cost?+
BitBox hardware costs €149 to €175 for the device itself, above the €69.28 median across hardware wallets. Trezor sits lower at $79. That gap puts BitBox in the dearer part of the field, so the wide coin list and the open-source firmware are what you pay for. The outlay is a one-off hardware cost.
Who holds my coins on a BitBox?+
You do. BitBox is a hardware wallet built on self custody, so your keys never sit with an operator and no account balance is held for you. Recovery depends on a seed phrase you write down and store, which puts the responsibility for access squarely with you.
ELLIPAL
What does the ELLIPAL Titan cost?+
The device is priced at €54 to €149. On price it sits 102 of 120 brands compared, which puts it towards the dearer end of the set. The money is spent when you buy the unit rather than added over time.
Does ELLIPAL hold my coins for me?+
The wallet is self custody, so keys are created and kept on the hardware and no provider holds them. That position is set out in the product terms and repeated in the feature list, which makes the trade-off plain: recovery planning stays with the holder.
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