Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
D'CENT vs SafePal
D'CENT
SafePal
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | D'CENTReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SafePalReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 to $249 | $49.99 to $89.99Lower |
| Coins supported | from 10,000 | 200 |
| Secure element | CC EAL6+ certified secure chip (DCENT X); CC EAL5+ certified secure chip (Biometric Wallet) | CC EAL6+ secure element |
| Connectivity | USB c, Bluetooth, NFCCovers more | Bluetooth, USB c |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- SafePal scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Price is lower at SafePal: $49.99 to $89.99 vs $59 to $249.
- Connectivity: only D'CENT offers NFC.
- Support channels: only D'CENT offers Phone.
- Support channels: only SafePal offers Community.
Our verdict on each
D'CENT
D'CENT makes hardware wallets for holders who want their own keys and signing without a phone in hand. The devices run on self-custody self custody with a Common Criteria certified secure chip, the range supports from 10,000 coins, and help reaches buyers by email, phone and help centre.
SafePal
SafePal suits buyers who want a self-custody hardware wallet with open source firmware and wide coin coverage at a modest upfront cost. The device costs $49.99 to $89.99 and support runs on email, help centre and community alone, so anyone holding a large balance should expect to handle setup questions alone.
Score breakdown
| Area | D'CENT | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Cost is a one-off hardware outlay of $59 to $249, and D'CENT sits at 98 of 120 brands on price across the wallets ranked. | 9.1HigherCost comes down to a hardware purchase at $49.99 to $89.99 with no subscription, near the hardware wallet median of €69.28. |
| Offer | 9.4Higher | 9.1Covers 200 coins over bluetooth and usb c, and pairs open source firmware with a CC EAL6+ secure element plus self-custody on each device. |
| Trust | 8.4 | 8.8Higher |
How they place
| Ranking | D'CENT | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 77 of 156 | 68 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 19 of 58 | 14 of 58 |
Ranges side by side
| Fact | D'CENT | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 to $249 | $49.99 to $89.99 |
Choosing between them
Pick D'CENT if offer and connectivity matter most.
Pick SafePal if trust and price matter most.
A third option
COCA Card has price at $0 to $5, against $59 to $249 for D'CENT and $49.99 to $89.99 for SafePal.
COCA Card reviewWhat we checked
D'CENT
- store.dcentwallet.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- dcentwallet.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
SafePal
- safepal.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | D'CENT | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | IoTrust Co., Ltd. | SkyGenesis Holdings Limited |
| Headquarters | South Korea | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2018 | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | D'CENT | SafePal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $59 to $249above the median | $49.99 to $89.99above the median | $0 |
| Coins supported | from 10,000highest quarter | 200above the median | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
D'CENT
Pros
- Self-custody self custody means keys stay with the owner, held behind a Common Criteria certified secure chip on each model.
- Connectivity covers usb c, bluetooth and nfc, so one device handles desktop and phone signing.
- Coin support of from 10,000 compares with 49 for a typical wallet on the site.
Cons
- Backup rests on a seed phrase alone, with no share-based split listed.
- The top of the $59 to $249 range sits above the $79 Trezor, so the costlier device is a bigger outlay than a rival's single model.
- Help runs on email, phone and help centre with no listed live chat, so out-of-hours questions queue.
SafePal
Pros
- Priced at $49.99 to $89.99, which sits in line with the hardware wallet median of €69.28 across this category
- Custody is self custody, so the keys sit on the device and no operator holds or can move the balance
- The firmware is open source, so the code that handles keys and signs transactions can be read and checked by others
Cons
- Backup is a seed phrase, and there is no split-share option, so a paper copy covers the whole balance
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no live chat or phone line listed for holders who get stuck mid-setup
- Signing needs a phone or computer running the app, so recovery depends on your own seed phrase alone
Who each suits
D'CENT
Who it suits
- Long-term coin holders who want their own keys and a certified secure chip rather than an operator holding funds.
- Readers who want one device for a very wide coin list, since D'CENT lists from 10,000 coins.
- Buyers who sign on both desktop and phone, since connectivity covers usb c, bluetooth and nfc.
Who should look elsewhere
- Trezor is the pick for anyone who wants a single hardware model at $79 rather than choosing across a $59 to $249 range.
- Bit2Me fits readers who want a mobile wallet and not a hardware device.
- bynex suits those who want custodial key handling rather than the self-custody self custody D'CENT uses.
SafePal
Who it suits
- Buyers who want to hold their own keys rather than see a balance sit with a platform operator
- Holders of many small positions who need wide coin coverage from a device they must set up themselves
- People who are comfortable buying hardware and writing down a seed phrase that they will keep offline and private
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants a platform account with deposit rails and an app balance, since bynex runs on custodial custody
- People who need help from a live agent, since support runs on email, help centre and community with no phone line listed
- Buyers who want a phone-only software wallet, since this is a hardware device they have to buy first
Current offers
D'CENT
Current offer
Discount code
Biometric Single 50% price reduction: 50% off, $159.00 to $79.00
Reduced product price shown on the Biometric Wallet page, no code stated
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Biometric 2X Package 53% price reduction: 53% off, $318.00 to $149.00
Reduced package price shown on the Biometric Wallet page, no code stated
Source, checked September 26, 2026
SafePal
Current offer
Discount code
10% off with promo code SFP@MiCA: 10% off
Use promo code SFP@MiCA at checkout
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Buy 2 for free global shipping: Free standard shipping
Purchase any 2 units or more of the SafePal S1, S1 Pro, X1 or Cypher with Standard Shipping; leather case and Express Delivery excluded
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
D'CENT
How much does a D'CENT hardware wallet cost?+
D'CENT hardware runs $59 to $249, so the entry model and the Biometric Wallet sit in the same band. That is a one-off hardware outlay rather than a subscription. For comparison, Trezor is priced at $79, and Trezor is a single model rather than a range.
Does D'CENT hold my coins for me?+
D'CENT is a self custody wallet, so keys are created and stored on the device itself and the maker cannot move them. That also means recovery is on the holder: the seed phrase is the only route back into the funds, and it never passes through the company.
SafePal
How much does a SafePal hardware wallet cost?+
The device costs $49.99 to $89.99, and that is the whole outlay because no account subscription is attached. It sits in line with the hardware wallet median of €69.28, so the purchase price is typical for this category of device.
Does SafePal hold my coins?+
Custody is self custody, so private keys are generated on the device and never sit with the company. Nothing is credited to a SafePal account, so no deposit protection scheme applies to any balance. Losing the seed phrase means losing the coins, with no operator able to restore them.
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