Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
ELLIPAL vs SafePal
ELLIPAL
SafePal
Higher score in this comparison
Where ELLIPAL and SafePal differ
| Compare | ELLIPALReviewVisitVisit | SafePalReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €54 to €149 | $49.99 to $89.99 |
| Coins supported | from 10,000 | 200 |
| Secure element | CC EAL5+ Secure Chip | CC EAL6+ secure element |
| Connectivity | NFC | 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 8.7.
- Connectivity: only ELLIPAL offers NFC.
- Connectivity: only SafePal offers Bluetooth, USB c.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | ELLIPAL | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Price of €54 to €149 sits above the hardware wallet median of €69.28, in the dearer part of the field. | 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 | 9.0 | 9.1HigherCovers 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 |
Feature by feature
| Connectivity | ELLIPAL | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| USB c | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Backup options | ELLIPAL | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | Yes | Yes |
How they place
| Ranking | ELLIPAL | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 15 of 156 | 68 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 5 of 58 | 14 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ELLIPAL | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | ELLIPAL Limited | SkyGenesis Holdings Limited |
| Founded | 2018 | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ELLIPAL | SafePal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coins supported | from 10,000highest quarter | 200above the median | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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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