Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
BitBox vs OneKey
BitBox
OneKey
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | BitBoxReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | OneKeyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €149 to €175 | $79 to $278 |
| Coins supported | 1,500 | 30,000Higher |
| Secure element | Dual-chip design with EAL6+ certified secure chip | EAL 6+ secure element |
| Connectivity | USB c, Bluetooth | USB c, Bluetooth, NFCCovers more |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Open source (Yes), Backup options (Seed).
We earn a commission when you sign up through links on this site. Partner status can affect where a brand appears in our rankings. Partners with a live offer in your country come first, then every other brand by score.
Key differences
- OneKey scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Coins supported is higher at OneKey: 30,000 vs 1,500.
- Connectivity: only OneKey offers NFC.
- Support channels: only OneKey offers Chat.
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.
OneKey
OneKey is a self-custody hardware wallet for anyone who wants their own keys and broad coin coverage at a device price rather than a subscription. It scores 6.3 overall, with the offer carrying the weight and the cost side resting on what you pay for the device.
Score breakdown
| Area | BitBox | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5Paid once at €149 to €175, above Trezor at $79 and the €69.28 hardware median. | 8.7HigherHardware priced at $79 to $278 is a one-off outlay, and the cost part of the score is the weak spot, unlike the offer part. |
| Offer | 9.2Self-custody, open-source firmware and 1,500 coins, ranked 12 of 108 on coins. | 9.6HigherCoverage of 30,000 coins plus open source firmware give the offer part a full mark. |
| Trust | 9.3Higher | 9.2 |
Feature by feature
| Connectivity | BitBox | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| USB c | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Backup options | BitBox | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | Yes | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | BitBox | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 60 of 156 | 56 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 11 of 58 | 10 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BitBox | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Shift Crypto AG | ONEKEY LIMITED |
| Headquarters | Switzerland | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2015 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BitBox | OneKey | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coins supported | 1,500highest quarter | 30,000highest 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.
OneKey
Pros
- Custody sits with you: self custody keeps the balance and the keys off any operator's books, unlike bynex, whose custody is custodial.
- The signing chip is a EAL 6+ secure element, a stated security rating rather than a marketing line.
- Coverage of 30,000 coins is the strongest part of the offer, and the app lists self-custody among its features.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so written channels carry the whole help load.
- On price, OneKey ranks 103 of 120 brands, so the device is not the cheapest option on the page.
- The range $79 to $278 is wide, so the higher specification device costs far more than the entry model.
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.
OneKey
Who it suits
- Long term holders who want their keys offline and their coin list long.
- Buyers who read code, since the firmware and app are open source.
- Shoppers comparing hardware who want the entry price to sit at $79.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me, whose wallet is mobile, if a phone suits you better than a device you own.
- bynex, where custody is custodial, if you would rather an operator held the keys.
- Trezor, if you would rather pay one fixed $79 than choose a model across $79 to $278.
Country by country
| Country | BitBox | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
OneKey
How much does a OneKey device cost?+
Devices are priced at $79 to $278, a range covering the entry model and the higher specification hardware in the same line. That figure is the cost of entry and there is no tier beyond it for extra accounts or extra services. It matters most for anyone planning to hold a wide set of coins, because coverage on the scale of 30,000 is where the money goes.
Who holds the crypto in a OneKey wallet?+
You do. The design runs on self custody, and the companion app lists self custody among its features. Nothing is deposited with an operator the way a custodial platform holds a balance, which is the main structural difference from an exchange account. The other side of that is that recovery is your job too, since nobody else holds a copy of the phrase.
Other options to compare
Other matchups
BitBox
OneKey