Billfodl vs Cryptosteel Capsule Solo
Key differences
- Both cost $99, but Billfodl is lighter and more compact, while the Capsule Solo is heavier and more rugged.
- Billfodl is optimized for 12-24 word BIP39 phrases, while the Capsule supports multiple formats including BIP39, SLIP39, Monero, WIF, and even custom keys.
- Both use tiles, but Billfodl uses a flat slide-in system, while the Capsule stacks tiles into a cylindrical core—some may find Billfodl's layout easier to read and manage.
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Price
$99
$99 USD
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
100 x 60 x 6 mm
255x185x25 mm
Weight
170g
515g
Materials
316 marine-grade stainless steel
The Capsule shell is AISI 303 stainless steel. The core, separators, fasteners and character tiles made of AISI 304 stainless steel.
Box Includes
Billfodl steel wallet, Instruction manual
- Cryptosteel Capsule container
- 1 Tile set (>800 tiles)
- 25 separators
- 4 fasteners
- Packaging for storage
- Instructions
- Cryptosteel privacy guide
Usage
Entry Method
Slide-in stainless steel tiles
Steel character tiles
Error Handling
Mistake-friendly → easy to swap tiles, no permanent damage
Temporary → simply remove the tile and fix it
Tools Required
Tool-free, no hammering required
None
Reusability
Fully reusable (swap tiles anytime)
Reusable → tiles can be removed and replaced
Durability
Fire Resistance
Up to 1,200°C (2,192°F)
Up to 1400 °C (2500 °F)
Water & Corrosion Resistance
Fully waterproof & corrosion resistant
Shockproof. Waterproof. Stainless.
Real World Proofs
Billfodl survived a real fire, here is a video of the guy whose house burned down.
★★★★★
Kevin M. (Jan 2022)
'The quality of the product itself was outstanding, came with an entire set of characters to use for any kind of password/s you may want to protect. There was even a poster explaining different levels of information security/protection methods. Overall a worthwhile buy if you have enough value you need to protect.'
Compatibility
Backup Types
BIP39 seed phrases
- BIP39 (12-word or abbreviated 24-word recovery seeds)
- Shamir Backup SLIP39 (abrv. 20-word recovery seeds)
- BIP32 roots
- WIF private keys
- Monero mnemonic seeds (abrv. 25-word recovery seeds)
Seed Compatibility
BIP39 (12, 18, 24-word phrases)
- BIP39 (12, 18, 24-word phrases)
- Shamir Backup SLIP39 (20-word phrases)
- BIP32 root keys
- WIF private keys
- Monero mnemonic seeds (25-word phrases)
- Hexadecimal strings up to 123 characters
- ASCII strings up to 55 characters
Wallet Compatibility
All wallets using BIP39
Works with all wallets
Security Features
Tamper Evidence
None included, can buy tamper-evident stickers separately
DIY fireproof barrier seal, capsule identification possible
Company Details
Manufacturer
PrivacyPros
Cryptosteel
Founded
2017
2013
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