Security keys

YubiKey 5C FIPS vs. YubiKey 5C NFC

Which one is better in 2024? In-depth comparison of YubiKey 5C FIPS and YubiKey 5C NFC

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

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

	Select a product	Select a product
	YubiKey 5C FIPS ₹9,500	YubiKey 5C NFC ₹7,499 2
Warranty	1 year	1 year
Interfaces	USB-C	NFC USB-C
Features	Fido U2F	Fido U2F
Compatible With	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS	Android Linux Windows iOS macOS
Certifications	FIPS 140-2	—
Desktop	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator
iOS	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator
Android	Yubico Authenticator	Yubico Authenticator