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BitBoxApp vs Specter Desktop: catalog facts
BitBoxApp	Specter Desktop
Best for: BitBox hardware wallet owners managing Bitcoin and Ethereum	Best for: Bitcoin holders running their own node and multisig setup
Free The app is free; it requires a BitBox hardware wallet bought separately.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Keys stay on the hardware wallet Built-in buy, sell and non-custodial swap All 3 strengths for BitBoxApp Keys stay on the hardware wallet Built-in buy, sell and non-custodial swap Lightning support on mobile	Multisig wallets with hardware signing devices Connects to your own Bitcoin node All 3 strengths for Specter Desktop Multisig wallets with hardware signing devices Connects to your own Bitcoin node Open source, with companion DIY hardware wallet firmware
Only useful with a BitBox hardware wallet Supports a limited set of coins	Bitcoin only Assumes familiarity with hardware wallets and running a node
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: MIT
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for BitBoxApp bitbox.swiss/app play.google.com/store/apps/details apps.apple.com/us/app/bitboxapp/id6670479223 Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Specter Desktop specter.solutions Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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