Billfodl vs Cryptosteel Cassette
Key differences
- Billfodl is more affordable at $99, while the Cryptosteel Cassette costs around $179.
- Both use slide-in tile systems and require no tools, but Billfodl's mistake-friendly setup is lighter and more compact.
- Cryptosteel Cassette has a higher fire resistance (1400°C vs 1200°C) and includes extra blank tiles for flexibility, while Billfodl offers a proven fire survival case.
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Price
$99
159€ / ~179$
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
100 x 60 x 6 mm
105x60x5.7 mm
Weight
170g
208g
Materials
316 marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel
Box Includes
Billfodl steel wallet, Instruction manual
270+ tiles, 1 cassette, Packaging for storage, Instructions, 6 blank tiles
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
No external tools needed, simple to use without specialized tools
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
Resistance to physical damage, including fire, flooding, corrosive conditions, electric shock and impact from accidents
Real World Proofs
Billfodl survived a real fire, here is a video of the guy whose house burned down.
Solid design, enough letters. Contains empty tiles in case you have words consisting of only 3 letters in your backup.
Compatibility
Backup Types
BIP39 seed phrases
12, 18, 24 word BIP39
Seed Compatibility
BIP39 (12, 18, 24-word phrases)
BIP39 (12, 18, 24-word phrases)
Wallet Compatibility
All wallets using BIP39
Compatible with leading hardware wallets from Trezor, Blockstream Jade, Bitbox, Ledger, and popular crypto applications.
Security Features
Tamper Evidence
None included, can buy tamper-evident stickers separately
Company Details
Manufacturer
PrivacyPros
Cryptosteel
Founded
2017
2013
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