MetaMask vs Trezor
A detailed head-to-head comparison of MetaMask and Trezor — pricing, features, and which one wins for different use cases.
MetaMask
The most widely used self-custody browser wallet for EVM chains
MetaMask is the default entry point into Web3 for the vast majority of users — a browser extension and mobile app that gives you a self-custody Ethereum wallet without running a full node. It connects…
Full review →Trezor
The original open-source hardware wallet — fully auditable firmware for maximum security
Trezor is the world's first hardware wallet, created by SatoshiLabs in 2014, and remains the gold standard for security-conscious users who prioritize open-source transparency over brand recognition. …
Full review →Feature Comparison
| Feature | MetaMask | Trezor |
|---|---|---|
| Self Custody | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hardware Wallet Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Evm Chains | ✓ | ✓ |
| Non Evm Chains | Via Snaps | ✓ |
| Mobile App | ✓ | ✗ |
| Browser Extension | ✓ | ✗ |
| In App Swap | ✓ | ✗ |
| Nft Support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Snaps Extensibility | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Sig | ✗ | ✗ |
MetaMask Pricing
MetaMask
Free
Free
- ✓All EVM chains
- ✓Hardware wallet support
- ✓MetaMask Snaps
- ✓In-app swap (0.875% fee)
- ✓NFT support
MetaMask
MetaMask Institutional
Custom
- ✓MPC custody
- ✓Multi-approver workflows
- ✓DeFi integrations
- ✓Audit trail
- ✓Compliance reporting
Trezor Pricing
Trezor
Trezor Safe 3 (~$79)
Custom
- ✓9,000+ coins
- ✓Open source firmware
- ✓Passphrase support
- ✓Trezor Suite app
- ✓USB-C
Trezor
Trezor Model T (~$169)
Custom
- ✓Touchscreen
- ✓9,000+ coins
- ✓microSD backup
- ✓Trezor Suite
- ✓USB-C
Verdict: Which Should You Choose?
MetaMask is the better pick if you need universal dapp compatibility — every evm dapp supports metamask first. Trezor wins when fully open source firmware — every security claim is independently verifiable. Both are production-ready — the right choice depends on your team's workflow and budget.