Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
OneKey vs SafePal
OneKey
Higher score in this comparison
SafePal
What sets them apart
| Compare | OneKeyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SafePalReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 to $278 | $49.99 to $89.99Lower |
| Coins supported | 30,000Higher | 200 |
| Secure element | EAL 6+ secure element | CC EAL6+ secure element |
| Connectivity | USB c, Bluetooth, NFCCovers more | Bluetooth, USB c |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Open source (Yes), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- OneKey scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Price is lower at SafePal: $49.99 to $89.99 vs $79 to $278.
- Coins supported is higher at OneKey: 30,000 vs 200.
- Connectivity: only OneKey offers NFC.
- Support channels: only OneKey offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
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.
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 | OneKey | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Hardware 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. | 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 | 9.6HigherCoverage of 30,000 coins plus open source firmware give the offer part a full mark. | 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 | 9.2Higher | 8.8 |
How they place
| Ranking | OneKey | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 56 of 156 | 68 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 10 of 58 | 14 of 58 |
What each covers
| Connectivity | OneKey | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| USB c | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Backup options | OneKey | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | Yes | Yes |
Choosing between them
Pick OneKey if offer, trust, coins supported, and connectivity matter most.
Pick SafePal if cost and price matter most.
Sources behind this comparison
OneKey
- onekey.so: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.onekey.so: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
SafePal
- safepal.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | OneKey | SafePal |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | ONEKEY LIMITED | SkyGenesis Holdings Limited |
| Headquarters | Hong Kong | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more | Email, Help centre, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | OneKey | SafePal | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $79 to $278above the median | $49.99 to $89.99above the median | $0 |
| Coins supported | 30,000highest quarter | 200above the median | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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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