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Which one is better in 2025? In-depth comparison of popular security keys

Here's a list of the 28 most popular security keys with some differences in cost, ease of use, and compatibility.

We've compared these security keys head-to-head to help you decide which is best for your needs.

	Yubico Security Key C NFC 1	Yubico Security Key NFC 1	Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC	Yubico YubiKey Bio - FIDO Edition	Yubico YubiKey C Bio - FIDO Edition	Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC 3	Yubico YubiKey 5Ci 2	Yubico YubiKey 5C	K26+ K27+ K45+ Feitian BioPass FIDO2 Plus	K49 K45 Feitian BioPass FIDO2 Pro	K9D K40+ Feitian ePass FIDO NFC Plus	K9B K40 Feitian ePass FIDO NFC	K10 A4B K28 K39 Feitian ePass FIDO	Feitian iePass FIDO	Feitian MultiPass FIDO 1	Thetis BLE U2F	Thetis FIDO2	Thetis Pro FIDO2	Yubico YubiHSM 2 FIPS	Yubico YubiHSM 2	Yubico YubiKey 5 Nano FIPS	Yubico YubiKey 5 Nano	Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS	Yubico YubiKey 5C FIPS	Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano FIPS	Yubico YubiKey 5C Nano	Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC FIPS	Yubico YubiKey 5Ci FIPS
Warranty	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year	1 year
Connectors	USB-C	USB-A	USB-A	USB-A	USB-C	USB-C	Lightning USB-C	USB-C	USB-A USB-C	USB-A USB-C	USB-A USB-C	USB-A USB-C	USB-A USB-C	Lightning USB-C	USB-A	USB-A	USB-A	USB-A USB-C	USB-A	USB-A	USB-A	USB-A	USB-A	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	USB-C	Lightning USB-C
Wireless	NFC	NFC	NFC	—	—	NFC	—	—	—	—	NFC	NFC	—	—	Bluetooth NFC	Bluetooth NFC	—	NFC	—	—	—	—	NFC	—	—	—	NFC	—
Features	Fido U2F	Fido U2F	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F	Fido U2F	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F Fido2 PIV	Fido U2F Fido2 OATH HOTP OATH TOTP PIV WBF	Fido U2F Fido2 OATH HOTP OATH TOTP OpenPGP PIV	Fido U2F Fido2 OATH HOTP OATH TOTP	Fido U2F Fido2 OATH HOTP OATH TOTP	Fido U2F Fido2 OATH HOTP OATH TOTP	Fido U2F	Fido U2F	Fido U2F	Fido U2F	Fido U2F	Fido U2F	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP	Fido U2F OpenPGP
Compatible With	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Linux Windows macOS	Linux Windows macOS	Linux Windows macOS	Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Linux Windows macOS	Linux Windows macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS
Authentication	—	—	—	Biometric	Biometric	—	—	—	Biometric	Biometric	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Certifications	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	FIPS 140-2	—	FIPS 140-2	—	FIPS 140-2	FIPS 140-2	FIPS 140-2	—	FIPS 140-2	FIPS 140-2
Desktop	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator
iOS	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator
Android	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator