Trezor Bridge vs Trezor Suite: What’s the Difference?
Introduction
If you’re new to the world of Trezor hardware wallets, you’ve probably come across two important tools: Trezor Bridge and Trezor Suite. While they both play essential roles in managing your crypto securely, they serve very different purposes.
Let’s break down what each one does, how they work together (or separately), and which one you need based on your setup.
What Is Trezor Bridge?
Trezor Bridge is a background communication tool that allows your Trezor device to connect with your browser securely. It acts as a connector between your physical device and web-based applications.
Key Features:
- Enables browser-to-device communication
- Supports apps like Trezor Suite Web, MetaMask, MyEtherWallet
- Runs silently in the background
- Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Requires manual download and installation (from trezor.io/bridge)
Use Case:
If you want to use your Trezor wallet through a web browser, you’ll likely need Trezor Bridge—especially for Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.
What Is Trezor Suite?
Trezor Suite is the main software interface developed by SatoshiLabs for managing your Trezor wallet. It comes in two versions:
- Trezor Suite Desktop App – full-featured application for Windows, Mac, Linux
- Trezor Suite Web App – browser-based version accessible at suite.trezor.io/web
Key Features:
- Full portfolio overview
- Secure transaction signing
- Advanced tools like coin control, Tor integration, Shamir backups
- Built-in exchange features
- Automatic firmware updates
- Doesn’t require Trezor Bridge (in desktop version)