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Specter Desktop vs BitBoxApp: catalog facts
Specter Desktop	BitBoxApp
Best for: Bitcoin holders running their own node and multisig setup	Best for: BitBox hardware wallet owners managing Bitcoin and Ethereum
Free Free and open source.	Free The app is free; it requires a BitBox hardware wallet bought separately.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
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	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
Bitcoin only Assumes familiarity with hardware wallets and running a node	Only useful with a BitBox hardware wallet Supports a limited set of coins
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License not stated
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 Specter Desktop specter.solutions Catalog checked September 23, 2026	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

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