The Mooltipass Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Mooltipass in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Mooltipass
The Insider’s Guide
Open-source hardware device that stores and types your passwords
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among password managers, read from Mooltipass’s own pages.
Made by Stephan Electronics Sàrl · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Mooltipass’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Mooltipass’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
1.4
GPA, above 0 of the 49 other password managers we grade
Mooltipass is an offline password keeper built as a small hardware device with a screen, from Stephan Electronics. Credentials are encrypted on the device and unlocked with a PIN-protected smartcard, then sent to a computer, tablet or phone by browser plugin or by typing like a keyboard. The hardware and software are open source.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Mooltipass, taken from its own pages and our grades.
A physical device and a companion app, which is a learning curve.
- 1
Best for passwords kept on an open-source USB device
Mooltipass is an open-source hardware device that stores your credentials and types them for you.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $160.00 one-time (Mini BLE, listed as sold out).
- 3
It runs on 3 platforms
macOS, Windows and Linux, with a browser extension too.
- 4
Credentials held on the device
Logins are encrypted on the hardware with an AES-256 key stored on a smartcard that a PIN unlocks; three wrong PIN tries permanently lock the card.
- 5
Browser plugin and keyboard typing
Logs in on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and Opera through a plugin, or types credentials like a keyboard on any device without drivers.
- 6
FIDO2, WebAuthn and passkeys
The device supports passwordless sign-in with signed challenges that you approve on its own screen.
- 7
A 1.4 GPA, above 0 of 49
That is against the other password managers we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace Mooltipass you would be making a password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Mooltipass at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid, from $160.00 one-time (Mini BLE, listed as sold out)
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows, Linux, Browser extension
- Made by
- Stephan Electronics Sàrl
- Category
- Password Managers
- Our grade
- 1.4 GPA, weak
The report card
Best for passwords kept on an open-source USB device
Mooltipass is an open-source hardware device that stores your credentials and types them for you. At $160 it costs more than most software, it was listed as sold out with no restock date, and its desktop app has platform gaps.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | D | $160 one-time is about 2.4 times the category's $65.99 middle one-time price, and the price comes from Tindie, not the vendor's own site. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing is free: a one-off hardware purchase, with no plan or trial. |
| Features | C | Credentials held on the device, passkeys, FIDO2 and backups. No autofill app for phones. |
| Ease of use | C | A physical device and a companion app, which is a learning curve. No store rating on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Mac, Windows, Linux and browser plugins for computers only. Moolticute cannot yet run on Chrome OS and needs Rosetta on Apple silicon. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Mooltipass is for
- Fits if you want passwords held on dedicated hardware you can inspect
- Works for people who want passkey sign-in approved on a physical device
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you need to buy now, as it was listed sold out with no restock date
- Pricey if you compare it with software, at $160 one-time against $65.99 for the middle one-time price
- Watch out: the price was read from the Tindie listing, not the vendor's own site
- Not for you if you want phone autofill, as phones only get it typing like a keyboard
- Watch out: Moolticute needs Rosetta on Apple silicon and cannot run on Chrome OS yet
Good to know
Good for
- People who want passwords kept off their computer in dedicated hardware
- Users who want open-source hardware and software they can inspect
- Anyone who wants passkey sign-in approved on a physical device
Worth knowing
- The device was listed as sold out on its Tindie store at the time of reading, with no restock date.
- Moolticute cannot yet run on Chrome OS and needs Apple Rosetta on Apple silicon Macs, per the FAQ.
- No autofill app for phones is listed; on phones and tablets it types credentials as a keyboard.
- Price is read from the Tindie store listing, not from the vendor's own site.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$160.00 one-time
To start
Mooltipass is a paid product, starting at $160.00 one-time (Mini BLE, listed as sold out).
Nothing is free: a one-off hardware purchase, with no plan or trial.
Mooltipass Mini BLE
$160.00
one-time
The device with two smartcards. Priced on the vendor's Tindie store; shown as sold out there since February 2024.
Read from tindie.com on Nov 13, 2026, where its own pages could not be read.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
4
Places it runs: macOS, Windows, Linux and Browser extension
Open-source hardware device that stores and types your passwords. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, one-time purchase, password manager, passkeys.
Mac, Windows, Linux and browser plugins for computers only.
- Credentials held on the device
- Logins are encrypted on the hardware with an AES-256 key stored on a smartcard that a PIN unlocks; three wrong PIN tries permanently lock the card.
- Browser plugin and keyboard typing
- Logs in on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and Opera through a plugin, or types credentials like a keyboard on any device without drivers.
- FIDO2, WebAuthn and passkeys
- The device supports passwordless sign-in with signed challenges that you approve on its own screen.
- USB and Bluetooth
- The Mini BLE connects over USB-C or Bluetooth Low Energy to computers, tablets and phones.
- Moolticute companion app
- An open-source app imports, exports and synchronizes credentials, edits entries, stores small files and notes, and updates the device.
- Multiple users and backups
- One device can serve several people, each with a card; encrypted databases can be exported to the cloud or a computer.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
- Linux
- Browser extension
What it works with
- Chrome
- Firefox
- Edge
- Safari
- Opera
Mooltipass is made by Stephan Electronics Sàrl.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
0/49
Other password managers it is graded above
Mooltipass's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 49 other password managers we grade.
It stands best on ease of use (C, above 9 of 49) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 50 password managers we grade, cut by the letter each got. Mooltipass’s own letter is outlined.
- DValue for moneyAbove 0 of 49
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 49
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 49
- CEase of useAbove 9 of 49
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 49
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Mooltipass you would be making a password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 49 of the 49 other password managers grade higher. It costs $160, paid once. Mooltipass is open source, so there is a third way: take its code and run it yourself.
What you could not
- A password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
- Passkeys, which rest on security you cannot improvise.
- Apps for macOS, Windows and Linux that stay in step with each other.
- It plugs into other products, Chrome, Firefox and Edge among them.
What this rests on. Mooltipass’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
OnlyKey, KeePassXC, Passbolt, Bitwarden and 1Password
The 5 tools Mooltipass is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
OnlyKey
From $65.99 one-time
USB hardware password manager and two-factor security key.
- Only Mooltipass lists a browser extension.
- Mooltipass also covers passkeys.
- 2.8GPA
KeePassXC
Free
Free, open-source offline password manager for desktop.
- KeePassXC has a free plan. Mooltipass does not.
- Mooltipass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.2GPA
Passbolt
Free plan · from $4.90/mo
Open-source password manager for teams, self-hosted or cloud.
- Passbolt has a free plan. Mooltipass does not.
- Only Mooltipass lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Only Passbolt lists a web app.
- 3.8GPA
Bitwarden
Free plan · from $1.65/mo
Open-source password manager with a free plan and self-hosting.
- Bitwarden has a free plan. Mooltipass does not.
- Only Bitwarden lists a web app.
- Only Bitwarden lists iOS and Android apps.
- 2.8GPA
1Password
Free trial · from $3.99/mo
Password manager for individuals, families and businesses.
- Only 1Password lists iOS and Android apps.
- Mooltipass is open source, according to its own site.
- Mooltipass can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Mooltipass free?
No. Mooltipass is a paid product, starting at $160.00 one-time (Mini BLE, listed as sold out).
How much does Mooltipass cost?
Mooltipass lists one plan. Mooltipass Mini BLE: $160.00 one-time.
What platforms does Mooltipass work on?
Mooltipass is available on macOS, Windows and Linux. It also has a browser extension.
Does Mooltipass have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Mooltipass is listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Does Mooltipass have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Mooltipass is listed for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Is Mooltipass open source?
Yes. Mooltipass is open source, according to its own site.
What does Mooltipass integrate with?
Mooltipass's listing names Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari and Opera. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Mooltipass?
Mooltipass is made by Stephan Electronics Sàrl.
What are the alternatives to Mooltipass?
The closest alternatives to Mooltipass in our directory are OnlyKey, KeePassXC, Passbolt, Bitwarden and 1Password.
How does Mooltipass compare with other password managers?
Mooltipass's GPA of 1.4 is higher than 0 of the 49 other password managers we grade.
Could I make my own version of Mooltipass?
To replace Mooltipass you would be making a password vault, the last thing anyone should make for themselves.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Mooltipass’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Mooltipass's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Stephan Electronics Sàrl. Prices change, so check themooltipass.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Mooltipass, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/mooltipass
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Mooltipass’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Mooltipass is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Stephan Electronics Sàrl. Prices and plans change: check themooltipass.com before you buy.