We compared six SafePal alternatives on features, fees and supported chains, and noted where each one falls short of SafePal.
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The closest SafePal alternative is the Keystone 3 Pro: like the SafePal S1 it signs over QR codes, it lists at $149, and its firmware is public on GitHub. Below are six hardware wallets compared on list price, signing method, open-source code and platforms.
SafePal makes hardware wallets and a free wallet app. The air-gapped S1 lists at $49.99, the Bluetooth X1 at $69.99 and the S1 Pro at $89.99, excluding VAT and duty. The app works alone as a hot wallet or as the device companion. SafePal has its own token, SFP. See the full SafePal profile →
SafePal describes the X1 as fully open-sourced, but not the S1 line. If you want firmware you can read for the model you own, Trezor and Keystone publish theirs on GitHub.
The $49.99 S1, $69.99 X1 and $89.99 S1 Pro are listed excluding VAT and duty, so the price at checkout can be higher than the sticker.
The free SafePal app used without a device keeps keys on the phone with no hardware isolation. If that is how you use it, a dedicated hardware wallet removes that risk.
| Name | Best for | Chains | Custody | US availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SafePal ORIGINAL | Baseline | Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain and many other networks | Self-custody | Yes |
| Keystone | QR signing, open firmware | Bitcoin, Ethereum and 5,500+ assets | Self-custody | Not verified |
| Trezor | Open firmware since 2013 | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and thousands of tokens | Self-custody | Not verified |
| Ledger | 100+ chains | 100+ chains via Ledger Wallet | Self-custody | Yes |
| Arculus | Metal card, no battery | 50+ blockchains | Self-custody | Yes |
| DCENT | Fingerprint sign-in | 100 mainnets | Self-custody | Yes |
| NGRAVE | Premium air-gapped | 15 coins plus Ethereum and MultiversX tokens | Self-custody | Not verified |
“Not verified” means we have not yet checked the value against the project’s own documentation.
Keystone signs over QR codes like the S1, and adds a 4-inch touchscreen, three secure element chips and firmware on GitHub. Limitation: the 3 Pro lists at $149, and daily use runs through a third-party software wallet.
Trezor has sold hardware wallets since 2013, publishes its firmware on GitHub and supports Windows, macOS and Linux as well as phones. Limitation: the Safe 5 lists at $129 and connects by USB-C cable, not air-gapped QR.
Ledger's lineup (Nano, Flex, Stax) runs through the Ledger Wallet app, which covers 100+ chains and has desktop builds. Limitation: the Flex lists at $249, device firmware is not on GitHub, and Ledger had a customer data breach in July 2020.
Arculus is a metal card you tap to your phone; each transaction needs a 6-digit PIN and the card. It supports 10,000+ coins on 50+ blockchains. Limitation: it lists at $99, works only through the Arculus app, and its card lists the app for iOS only.
DCENT from IoTrust offers a Biometric Wallet with fingerprint sign-in and lists 100 mainnets and 10,000+ tokens, with swaps and DeFi tracking in the app. Limitation: devices start at $230, and in-app swaps route through third-party providers.
NGRAVE's ZERO is air-gapped like the S1 and signs over QR codes with the LIQUID app, on a 4-inch touchscreen. Limitation: it lists at 398 euros and supports 15 coins plus Ethereum and MultiversX tokens.
For air-gapped QR signing with open firmware: Keystone 3 Pro ($149). For open firmware with desktop apps: Trezor Safe 5 ($129). For the widest chain list: Ledger.
If you like the S1's air-gapped QR signing but want firmware you can read, Keystone is the closest swap, at $149 against $49.99 for the S1. If you would rather sign by cable and use a desktop app, Trezor lists the Safe 5 at $129 with firmware on GitHub.
Every alternative here costs more than the S1 at list price. If price is the main reason you chose SafePal, the X1 is the SafePal model described as open source, at $69.99.
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Keystone 3 Pro for most S1 owners: it also signs over air-gapped QR codes, and its firmware is on GitHub. It lists at $149 against $49.99 for the S1.
SafePal describes the X1 ($69.99) as fully open-sourced, but not the S1 line. Trezor and Keystone publish their firmware on GitHub.
Not on this list. The S1 lists at $49.99, below Arculus ($99), Trezor Safe 5 ($129) and Keystone 3 Pro ($149).
Used alone, the SafePal app is a hot wallet: keys stay on your phone with no hardware isolation. For larger balances, pair it with a device or move to one.
Sources: SafePal: store, SafePal: official site, Keystone: 3 Pro in the shop. Data as of Sep 26, 2026.
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