Updated April 2026 · Independent Analysis
TangemvsMetaMask
Tangem starts at $54.99/mo; MetaMask is free. MetaMask is rated higher at 4.3/5 vs Tangem's NaN/5.
Tangemvs MetaMask
★ 4.5/5+0.2 vs MetaMask
Only in Tangem
- ✦ NFC tap-to-sign transaction authorization
- ✦ No seed phrase - private key lives only on card chip
- ✦ 3-card backup system for redundant access
From $54.99/mo2M+ users · est. 2017
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MetaMaskvs Tangem
★ 4.3/5-0.2 vs Tangem
Only in MetaMask
- ✦ Ethereum Wallet Management
- ✦ Browser Extension Support
- ✦ Mobile App Availability
✓ Free plan30M+ users · est. 2016
Try MetaMask Free →Ratings Breakdown
Tangem
4.5/5 avg
G2 Score/5
G2 Rating4.5/5
MetaMask
4.3/5 avg
G2 Score4.3/5
G2 Rating4.3/5
Quick Stats
Feature Comparison
Tangem uniquely offers NFC tap-to-sign transaction authorization, No seed phrase - private key lives only on card chip, 3-card backup system for redundant access. MetaMask uniquely offers Ethereum Wallet Management, Browser Extension Support, Mobile App Availability. Both share 0 features.
Feature
Tangem
MetaMask
NFC tap-to-sign transaction authorization
✓
✗
No seed phrase - private key lives only on card chip
✓
✗
3-card backup system for redundant access
✓
✗
CC EAL6+ certified secure element chip
✓
✗
6,000+ supported crypto tokens and networks
✓
✗
iOS and Android companion app
✓
✗
WalletConnect support for dApp interaction
✓
✗
Biometric app authentication (phone fingerprint/FaceID)
✓
✗
Card form factor fits in standard wallet
✓
✗
No charging required - passive NFC card
✓
✗
Multi-account support across cards
✓
✗
Real-time portfolio value in app
✓
✗
Ethereum Wallet Management
✗
✓
Browser Extension Support
✗
✓
Mobile App Availability
✗
✓
Swap Aggregator Integration
✗
✓
Private Key Security
✗
✓
Seed Phrase Backup
✗
✓
Token Storage Support
✗
✓
NFT Management Tools
✗
✓
Decentralized App Access
✗
✓
Multi-Chain Support
✗
✓
Transaction Management System
✗
✓
Wallet Encryption Options
✗
✓
Total Features
12
12
Quick Verdict
Independent analysis based on features, pricing, and user ratings
Choose Tangem if you need:
- ✓ NFC tap-to-sign transaction authorization
- ✓ No seed phrase - private key lives only on card chip
- ✓ 3-card backup system for redundant access
- ✓ CC EAL6+ certified secure element chip
- ✓ 6,000+ supported crypto tokens and networks
Choose MetaMask if you need:
- ✓ Ethereum Wallet Management
- ✓ Browser Extension Support
- ✓ Mobile App Availability
- ✓ Swap Aggregator Integration
- ✓ Private Key Security
Pricing Comparison
Tangem starts at $54.99/mo; MetaMask is free.
Tangem Plans
Paid plans only
Tangem Wallet (2 cards)Best Value
$54.99/one-time- • 2 NFC cards
- • No seed phrase
- • 6000+ tokens
- • iOS and Android app
Tangem Wallet (3 cards)
$69.99/one-time- • 3 NFC backup cards
- • Better redundancy
- • Optimal for long-term storage
- • Maximum recovery options
MetaMask Plans
Free tier available
Free
Free- • Free wallet
- • Browser extension + mobile
- • EVM chains
- • 0.875% swap fee optional
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