Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
Keystone vs SafePal
Keystone
SafePal
Higher score in this comparison
Keystone vs SafePal: the differences
| Compare | KeystoneReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SafePalReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149 | $49.99 to $89.99Lower |
| Coins supported | 5,500Higher | 200 |
| Secure element | 3 secure element chips | CC EAL6+ secure element |
| Backup options | Seed, ShamirCovers more | Seed |
| Connectivity | Not confirmed | Bluetooth, USB c |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Open source (Yes).
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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 $149.
- Coins supported is higher at Keystone: 5,500 vs 200.
- Backup options: only Keystone offers Shamir.
Our verdict on each
Keystone
Keystone is a hardware wallet for people who want to hold keys themselves and read the code behind the device. It suits long term holders ready to pay $149 and keep a backup. Buyers who want the cheapest box should look at $79.
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 | Keystone | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5The device costs $149, well above $79 and close to the hardware top of €159.76. | 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 | 9.5HigherA hardware wallet with 3 secure element chips, seed and shamir options, 5,500 assets and open source firmware. | 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 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
How they place
| Ranking | Keystone | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 79 of 156 | 68 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 20 of 58 | 14 of 58 |
Choosing between them
Pick Keystone if offer, coins supported, and backup options matter most.
Pick SafePal if cost and price matter most.
If neither fits
Trezor has coins supported at 8,000, against 5,500 for Keystone and 200 for SafePal.
Trezor reviewSources behind this comparison
Keystone
- keyst.one: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
SafePal
- safepal.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Keystone | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | Yanssie HK Limited | SkyGenesis Holdings Limited |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2018 | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Keystone | SafePal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $149highest quarter | $49.99 to $89.99above the median | $0 |
| Coins supported | 5,500highest quarter | 200above the median | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Keystone
Pros
- Self-custody, so keys never leave the holder.
- Open source firmware that anyone can read.
- Security handled by 3 secure element chips.
Cons
- The $149 price sits well above $79.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no chat or phone listed.
- Only 100% of wallets on the site are hardware.
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
Keystone
Who it suits
- Long term holders keeping coins offline.
- Readers who want to read the firmware themselves.
- Holders of long asset lists, 5,500 supported.
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers, since Trezor costs $79.
- Anyone wanting chat or phone support.
- Readers who want to trade as well as store.
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
Keystone
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
Keystone
What does a Keystone hardware wallet cost?+
The device is priced at $149, a one off purchase. As a hardware wallet it keeps working offline, with no subscription attached to holding. A Trezor device sits at $79, so Keystone asks for more at the checkout.
Who holds the coins on Keystone?+
Custody is self custody, so the keys stay with the holder and never sit with a company. If the device is lost, recovery depends on the backup, and the options listed are seed and shamir. Nothing sits with a third party to claim back.
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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