YubiKey 5 Series vs Token2 PIN+ Release3.3

YubiKey 5 Series9.3Visit Token2 PIN+ Release3.39.0Visit

Higher score YubiKey 5 Series #2 in Security Keys 9.3/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 2 features Visit Yubico

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

• YubiKey 5 Series fits best

  Users needing broad authentication features

• Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 fits best

  Power users wanting one key for many workflows

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Side by side

Feature	YubiKey 5 Series 9.3/10 Visit ↗	Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.3	9.0
Ranking	#2 in Security Keys	#4 in Security Keys
Best for	Users needing broad authentication features	Power users wanting one key for many workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$58/unit 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	Tickets, Docs	Docs
Integrations	1,000+ integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features YubiKey 5 Series 1/2 · Token2 PIN+ Release3.3 1/2
NFC support	✓	✓
Biometric unlock	—	Not checked yet
Specs
Authentication standards	FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, Yubico OTP, OATH-TOTP, OATH-HOTP, PIV smart card, OpenPGP	FIDO2.1 WebAuthn, FIDO U2F, CTAP2.1, PIV, OpenPGP
USB connector	Usb-a	Usb-a
Device management	Vendor app	Vendor app
Operating systems	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Our review
Pros	Supports FIDO2, U2F, OTP, PIV, OpenPGP, NFC, and Lightning Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android Offers USB-A, USB-C, NFC, Lightning, Nano, and keychain formats	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
Cons	Starts at $58 with no free plan Biometric unlock is not supported Choosing among connector and form-factor variants takes care	Wired connectivity is limited to USB-A OTP profile management requires the companion app Paid product with no free plan
Our verdict	YubiKey 5 Series is a family of hardware security keys for passwordless login, multi-factor authentication, and cryptographic operations. It is designed for consumers, small businesses, and enterprise environments spanning cloud,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• YubiKey 5 Series — where it wins

  • Supports FIDO2, U2F, OTP, PIV, OpenPGP, NFC, and Lightning
  • Works across web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Offers USB-A, USB-C, NFC, Lightning, Nano, and keychain formats

  Where it doesn't

  • Starts at $58 with no free plan
  • Biometric unlock is not supported
  • Choosing among connector and form-factor variants takes care

• 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

• YubiKey 5 Series9.3/10 · Paid

  A highly configurable security key family for users who need broad authentication support.

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• Token2 PIN+ Release3.39.0/10 · Paid

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

  Visit TOKEN2Full verdict →