YubiHSM
YubiHSM — compact, cost-effective hardware security module from Yubico for digital key storage.
Our Verdict
The best small-form-factor HSM for most teams; just don't expect datacenter-grade throughput.
Pros
- Compact, USB-based HSM with real crypto
- FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validated option
- Much cheaper than traditional HSMs
- PKCS#11 support integrates broadly
Cons
- Performance lower than network HSMs
- Single USB form factor limits HA
- Backup/duplication requires care
- Not ideal for high-throughput workloads
Best for: Teams needing real HSM-backed keys without six-figure hardware budgets.
Not for: High-TPS signing workloads that need network HSMs.
When to Use YubiHSM
Good fit if you need
- HSM-backed secret storage for certificate signing operations
- PKCS#11 interface for application-level cryptographic operations
- Code signing key protection for software release pipelines
- SSH CA key storage with YubiHSM-backed signing
- Compact HSM for small-team PKI without rack-mounted hardware
Lock-in Assessment
Medium 3/5
Lock-in Score 3/5
Pricing
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- Pricing Model
- subscription
- Free Tier
- No
- Entry Price
- —
- Enterprise Available
- No
- Transparency Score
- —
Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing
1,000
1001K10K100K1M
Estimated Monthly Cost
$25
Estimated Annual Cost
$300
Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.
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