Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.3 vs Nitrokey Passkey

Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.38.8Visit Nitrokey Passkey8.6Visit

Higher score Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.3 #6 in Security Keys 8.8/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Token2

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Nitrokey Passkey #8 in Security Keys 8.6/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Nitrokey

• Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.3 fits best

  Users wanting dual USB and NFC flexibility

• Nitrokey Passkey fits best

  Open-source passkey users

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Side by side

Feature	Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.3 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Nitrokey Passkey 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.6
Ranking	#6 in Security Keys	#8 in Security Keys
Best for	Users wanting dual USB and NFC flexibility	Open-source passkey users
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	€32 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.3 1/2 · Nitrokey Passkey 0/2
NFC support	✓ (best)	—
Biometric unlock	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Authentication standards	FIDO2.1 WebAuthn; FIDO U2F	WebAuthn, CTAP2.1/FIDO2, CTAP1/FIDO U2F 1.2
USB connector	Not checked yet	Usb-a
Device management	Vendor app	None
Operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android, iOS
Our review
Pros	USB-A, USB-C and NFC connectivity Stores up to 300 passkeys Adds PIV, OpenPGP, TOTP and HOTP support	Supports passkeys, WebAuthn, FIDO2 and FIDO U2F Open-source hardware and firmware with signed updates Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android and iOS
Cons	No biometric unlock TOTP and HOTP require the companion app Its broad feature set may exceed simpler authentication needs	USB-A connector limits compatibility with some devices No NFC support for tap-based authentication No built-in device management
Our verdict	Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.3 is a hardware security key for phishing-resistant authentication on websites and applications that support FIDO2 WebAuthn or FIDO U2F. It is aimed at individuals and organizations that want one key for desktop… Read the review →	Nitrokey Passkey is a USB-A hardware security key for passwordless login and two-factor authentication. It stores cryptographic keys on the device and supports WebAuthn, CTAP2/FIDO2 and CTAP1/FIDO U2F. The product is aimed at private… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.3 — where it wins

  • USB-A, USB-C and NFC connectivity
  • Stores up to 300 passkeys
  • Adds PIV, OpenPGP, TOTP and HOTP support

  Where it doesn't

  • No biometric unlock
  • TOTP and HOTP require the companion app
  • Its broad feature set may exceed simpler authentication needs

• Nitrokey Passkey — where it wins

  • Supports passkeys, WebAuthn, FIDO2 and FIDO U2F
  • Open-source hardware and firmware with signed updates
  • Works across Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android and iOS

  Where it doesn't

  • USB-A connector limits compatibility with some devices
  • No NFC support for tap-based authentication
  • No built-in device management

• Token2 PIN+ Dual Release3.38.8/10 · Paid

  A versatile security key for users who need USB-A, USB-C and NFC access.

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• Nitrokey Passkey8.6/10 · Paid

  A transparent, standards-based security key for passkey users who prefer open-source hardware.

  Visit NitrokeyFull verdict →