Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 vs Nitrokey 3

Token2 PIN+ Release3.39.0Visit Nitrokey 38.9Visit

Higher score Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 #4 in Security Keys 9.0/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit TOKEN2

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Nitrokey 3 #5 in Security Keys 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Nitrokey

• Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 fits best

  Power users wanting one key for many workflows

• Nitrokey 3 fits best

  Open-source users needing broad cryptographic support

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Side by side

Feature	Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Nitrokey 3 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.9
Ranking	#4 in Security Keys	#5 in Security Keys
Best for	Power users wanting one key for many workflows	Open-source users needing broad cryptographic support
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	—	€48 one-time
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 1/2 · Nitrokey 3 1/2
NFC support	✓	✓
Biometric unlock	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Authentication standards	FIDO2.1 WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, CTAP2.1, PIV, OpenPGP	WebAuthn, CTAP2/FIDO2, CTAP1/FIDO U2F 1.2, HOTP RFC 4226, TOTP RFC 6238, HOTP verification
USB connector	Usb-a	Not checked yet
Device management	Vendor app	Vendor app
Operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android, iOS
Our review
Pros	Supports FIDO2.1, U2F, PIV, TOTP, HOTP, OpenPGP and SSH Stores up to 300 FIDO2.1 resident keys and 50 OTP profiles Works through USB-A and NFC across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android	Supports FIDO2, U2F, OpenPGP, S/MIME, X.509, PIV, and OTP Works with Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android, and iOS Offers USB-A, USB-C, Mini, and NFC variants
Cons	Wired connectivity is limited to USB-A OTP profile management requires the companion app Paid product with no free plan	No free plan; models start at €48 one-time NFC is available only on selected variants Connector and feature combinations vary by model
Our verdict	Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 is a hardware security key for phishing-resistant authentication on websites and applications. It is aimed at individual users, power users and enterprise teams that need more than a basic passkey device. The key… Read the review →	Nitrokey 3 is a family of open-source hardware security keys for two-factor and passwordless authentication, cryptographic key storage, email encryption, password management, and smart-card use. It is aimed at open-source users and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 — where it wins

  • Supports FIDO2.1, U2F, PIV, TOTP, HOTP, OpenPGP and SSH
  • Stores up to 300 FIDO2.1 resident keys and 50 OTP profiles
  • Works through USB-A and NFC across Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android

  Where it doesn't

  • Wired connectivity is limited to USB-A
  • OTP profile management requires the companion app
  • Paid product with no free plan

• Nitrokey 3 — where it wins

  • Supports FIDO2, U2F, OpenPGP, S/MIME, X.509, PIV, and OTP
  • Works with Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, Android, and iOS
  • Offers USB-A, USB-C, Mini, and NFC variants

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan; models start at €48 one-time
  • NFC is available only on selected variants
  • Connector and feature combinations vary by model

• Token2 PIN+ Release3.39.0/10 · Paid

  A broad, multi-protocol security key for users managing varied authentication workflows.

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• Nitrokey 38.9/10 · Paid

  A versatile open-source key family with broad standards support and a €48 starting price.

  Visit NitrokeyFull verdict →