Security keys

YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS vs. YubiKey 5C

Which one is better in 2025? In-depth comparison of YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS and YubiKey 5C

YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS and YubiKey 5C are two popular security keys with different costs, ease of use, and compatibility.

We've compared YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS head-to-head with YubiKey 5C to help you decide which is best for your needs.

	Select a product	Select a product
	YubiKey 5 NFC FIPS ₹12,299 Save ₹500	YubiKey 5C ₹6,500 Save ₹500
Warranty	1 year	1 year
Interfaces	NFC USB-A	USB-C
Features	Fido U2F	Fido U2F
Compatible With	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows macOS
Certifications	FIPS 140-2	—
Desktop	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator
iOS	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator
Android	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator